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Thomas Jefferson 1856 Issue-5c

Name: Thomas Jefferson 1856 Issue-5c
Brand: United States

United States · 1861 · 5¢

Thomas_Jefferson_1856_Issue-5c.jpg (note that while the design dates from 1856, perforated stamps of this design did not appear until 1857)

This stamp was issued in 1861. Thomas_Jefferson_1856_Issue-5c.jpg (note that while the design dates from 1856, perforated stamps of this design did not appear until 1857)

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

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