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US stamp 1869 3c Locomotive

Name: US stamp 1869 3c Locomotive
Brand: United States

United States · 1869 · 3¢

3-cent 1869 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting a locomotive.Stamps of this series were "grilled" to prevent re-use by removal of cancellation marks.Printed by the National Bank Note Co.

This stamp was issued in 1869. 3-cent 1869 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting a locomotive.Stamps of this series were "grilled" to prevent re-use by remo

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

transport

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,340

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,404

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$780

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$390

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$156

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