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Washington revenue stamp $200 persian rug 1871

Name: Washington revenue stamp $200 persian rug 1871
Brand: United States

United States · 1871 · $200

Image of Washington revenue stamp, 200-dollar "small persian rug", issue of 1871 (Scotts#R132)

This stamp was issued in 1871. Image of Washington revenue stamp, 200-dollar "small persian rug", issue of 1871 (Scotts#R132)

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

revenue

Catalog Numbers

scotts

Image: Government commissioned printing by Butler & Carpenter of Philadelphia; Restoration and imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,310

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,386

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$770

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$385

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$154

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