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Daniel Webster 10 Cents 1870 Issue
uncommonpre-1900

Daniel Webster 10 Cents 1870 Issue

United States · 1870 · 10 Cents

The stamp features a portrait of Daniel Webster, an American statesman, facing left within an ornate rectangular frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and 'TEN CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1870 Bank Note Issue, a series that replaced earlier issues and featured portraits of prominent American figures. Daniel Webster was a key figure in American politics during the antebellum period.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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