rarepre-1900

1877 Buffalo balloon cover

Name: 1877 Buffalo balloon cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1877 · 15¢

Cover flown on June 18, 1877 "Buffalo" balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin, Tennessee. One of three covers recorded. 5-cent Buffalo balloon airmail label affixed with additional 3-cents of postage stamps to pay for delivery to final destination; St. Louis MO. Hammer price realised was US $415,

This stamp was issued in 1877. Cover flown on June 18, 1877 "Buffalo" balloon flight from Nashville to Gallatin, Tennessee. One of three covers recorded. 5-cent Buffalo balloon airm

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

transport

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,220

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,332

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$740

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$370

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$148

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