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Nashville Provisional 1861

Name: Nashville Provisional 1861
Brand: United States

United States · 1861 · 90¢

3c Nashville, TN postmaster provisional single Scott Catalogue CSA: 4AX1 Provisional issue was prepared by Nashville postmaster W.D. McNish prior to the secession of Tennessee in June 1861. It is assumed they were intended as substitutes for U.S. postage stamps, which were in short supply. There are

This stamp was issued in 1861. 3c Nashville, TN postmaster provisional single Scott Catalogue CSA: 4AX1 Provisional issue was prepared by Nashville postmaster W.D. McNish prior to t

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

Catalog Numbers

scottCatalogue

Image: Confederate States of America; Nashville Provisional postage · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,460

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,476

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$820

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$410

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$164

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