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1863 Hussey's Post Special Delivery
rarepre-1900

1863 Hussey's Post Special Delivery

United States · 1863 · 10¢

An imperforate stamp featuring 'HUSSEY'S POST' at the top, 'SPECIAL MESSAGE' in the center, and '10 CENTS' at the bottom, printed in gold on a green background.

This stamp was issued by Hussey's Special Message Post, a private local post operating in the United States during a period when private carriers supplemented official postal services, particularly for special delivery.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott87LE2

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Nonenmac" title="User:Nonenmac">R. A. Nonenmacher</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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