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US 1851 3c closeup
very rarepre-1900

US 1851 3c closeup

United States · 1851 ·

United States 3-cent postage stamp of 1851, closeup showing likely double transfer through "REE CENTS"

This stamp was issued in 1851. United States 3-cent postage stamp of 1851, closeup showing likely double transfer through "REE CENTS"

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="w:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</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.