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1847 United States 10¢ Black Strip of 6 with 'Harelip' Variety on Rush Cover

Name: 1847 United States 10¢ Black Strip of 6 with 'Harelip' Variety on Rush Cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1847 · 10 cents

A horizontal strip of six 1847 United States 10¢ black stamps (Scott #2), positions 55-60L, featuring the rare 'Harelip' variety on the third stamp. The strip is mostly well-margined, tied by red '5' in circle cancels, and affixed to a cover with a 'PHILADA. RAILROAD' handstamp.

This iconic 'Rush cover' represents a pivotal piece of early American postal history, bearing one of the first general issue stamps of the United States. It was sent by Benjamin Rush to his father, Richard Rush, both notable figures in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

classic-stamp postal-history railroad historical-figure

Catalog Numbers

scott2

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,100,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,800,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1,500,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500,000

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