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121L6 1851 Priest's Despatch - Paid (2c yellow)
very rarepre-1900

121L6 1851 Priest's Despatch - Paid (2c yellow)

United States · 1851 ·

1851, 2-cent local Priest's Despatch US postage stamp, imperforate on unglazed yellow paper. Contrary to the image name, judging from the letter shapes, this appears to be a Scott #121L3, though it is likely that it is a forgery.

This stamp was issued in 1851. 1851, 2-cent local Priest's Despatch US postage stamp, imperforate on unglazed yellow paper. Contrary to the image name, judging from the letter shape

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott121L3

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nonenmac" title="User:Nonenmac">R. A. Nonenmacher</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,440
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,264
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,480
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,740
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$696

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.