very rarepre-1900

United States 1893 $60 Indian Maiden Newspaper and Periodical Card Plate Proof

Name: United States 1893 $60 Indian Maiden Newspaper and Periodical Card Plate Proof
Brand: United States

United States · 1893 · $60

This is a card plate proof of the $60 Indian Maiden stamp, part of the 1893 Newspaper and Periodical series. The design features an allegorical representation of an Indian Maiden, symbolizing America, with a feathered headdress.

Newspaper and Periodical stamps were a unique class of U.S. postage used from 1865 to 1898 for bulk mailings of newspapers and magazines, distinct from regular letter mail. The high denominations reflected the large volumes of publications being sent.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

native-american allegory newspaper-stamp periodical-stamp symbolism

Catalog Numbers

scottPR103P

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$18,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$7,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3,500

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1,500

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