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uncommonpre-1900
1899 US 50 cent Guam overprint
United States · 1899 · 50¢
A red-orange stamp featuring a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, overprinted with 'GUAM' for use in the U.S. territory.
Issued after the Spanish-American War, this stamp reflects the United States' acquisition of Guam and its efforts to establish postal services in its new territories.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott284A
Image: United States Post Office Department · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1,200Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$750Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$350Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$150Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$75Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
