100 Dollar Indian Maiden Newspaper Stamp

United States · 1896 · $100

The stamp features a profile bust of an allegorical Native American woman, often called an 'Indian Maiden,' facing left within an ornate oval frame. The denomination '$100' is displayed prominently at the top.

Issued in 1896, this high-denomination stamp was specifically used for bulk postage on newspapers and periodicals, reflecting a unique postal service category in the late 19th century United States.