commonpre-1900

Daniel Webster 1898 Issue

Name: Daniel Webster 1898 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1898 · 10¢

A brown definitive stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Daniel Webster within an oval frame. The denomination 'TEN CENTS' is displayed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1898 Bureau Issue, a definitive series. It honors Daniel Webster, a significant American statesman known for his roles as Secretary of State and a powerful orator in the U.S. Senate.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

portrait statesman definitive

Catalog Numbers

sg310

scott282

michel138

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$12

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1.5

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