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1869 United States 30c Pictorial Issue Essay - Eagle and Shield

Name: 1869 United States 30c Pictorial Issue Essay - Eagle and Shield
Brand: United States

United States · 1869 · 30 Cents

This is an essay for the 1869 United States 30-cent Pictorial Issue, featuring a majestic eagle perched atop a shield with 'US POSTAGE' above and 'THIRTY CENTS' below. Essays represent proposed designs that were not ultimately adopted for final production.

The 1869 Pictorial Issue was a groundbreaking series for U.S. philately, moving away from traditional presidential portraits to depict various national scenes and symbols. This essay provides insight into the design considerations for this innovative series.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

national-symbols eagle shield essay pictorial-issue

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$5,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3,500

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$500

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