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American Bison (Buffalo), 1923 Issue
uncommon1900-1945

American Bison (Buffalo), 1923 Issue

United States · 1923 · 20¢

The stamp features a majestic American Bison (Buffalo) in profile, facing left. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and '20 CENTS' is at the bottom.

Part of the 1922-1925 definitive series, this stamp highlights American wildlife and the conservation efforts of the era. It was issued for general postal use across the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott566

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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