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Civil War POW 1864

Name: Civil War POW 1864
Brand: United States

United States · 1863 · 1¢

US mail, 1864, w/ Washington 3-cent (1863 issue), Civil War POW mail.Cover is postmarked Delaware City, Aug. 9, 1864, with Federal prison mark, indicating examination of the prisoner's letter. Cancellation for stamp is a concentric circle killer.

This stamp was issued in 1863. US mail, 1864, w/ Washington 3-cent (1863 issue), Civil War POW mail.Cover is postmarked Delaware City, Aug. 9, 1864, with Federal prison mark, indica

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,430

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,458

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$810

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$405

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$162

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