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1884 Western Union Telegraph Stamp
uncommonpre-1900

1884 Western Union Telegraph Stamp

United States · 1884 · 25¢

The stamp features the text 'WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY' prominently, with '25 CENTS' at the bottom, surrounded by decorative borders and a central design.

This stamp was issued by the Western Union Telegraph Company, a dominant American telegraph service provider, likely for internal accounting or payment for telegraph services during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Western Union · 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.

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