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common1945-1980
American Circus 5c 1966 issue U.S. stamp
United States · 1966 · 5¢
A vibrant stamp illustrating a circus performance with a clown, an elephant, and a ringmaster under a big top tent.
This stamp was issued in 1966 to honor the American Circus and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Ringling, a key figure in its history.
Printing Method
Offset
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Edward Klauck. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
