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United States Perfins Collection
United States · 1900 ·
This is a listing for a collection or lot of 1,326 United States postage stamps featuring 'perfins' (perforated initials or insignia). These stamps were officially punctured by corporations, businesses, or government agencies to discourage theft and control postage usage.
Perfins were widely used from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century as a security measure before the advent of postage meters.
Printing Method
Themes
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$15Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$9Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$5Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$2Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
