uncommonpre-1900

1856 One Cent Despatch (Possible Forgery)

Name: 1856 One Cent Despatch (Possible Forgery)
Brand: United States

United States · 1856 · 1 cent

An imperforate stamp from 1856, featuring a 'One Cent Despatch' design in blue ink. This item is noted as a possible forgery of a US local post stamp.

The 'Despatch' stamps were private local post issues, predating comprehensive federal postal services, and are significant for their role in early American mail delivery. Forgeries of such early and often rare stamps are common due to their historical value and the challenges of authentication.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

despatch local-post forgery classic-stamp

Catalog Numbers

scott112L2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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