uncommon1900-1945

15 Cents Canal Zone Precancel

Name: 15 Cents Canal Zone Precancel
Brand: Canal Zone
Availability: InStock

Canal Zone · 1928 · 15¢

A 15-cent US definitive stamp overprinted 'CANAL ZONE' and further precanceled with 'CRISTOBAL C.Z.' and 'PRECANCELED' in two lines. The underlying design features a portrait, typical of US definitive issues of the period.

This stamp represents the postal administration of the U.S. Canal Zone, a territory vital for international shipping. Precancels like this were used to expedite mail processing by allowing stamps to be canceled before being affixed to mail, particularly for bulk mailers in specific towns like Cristobal.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

precancel definitive territory

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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