commonpre-1900

1895 United States 1 Cent Postage Due Stamp

Name: 1895 United States 1 Cent Postage Due Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1895 · 1 cent

This 1-cent postage due stamp from 1895 features a large numeral '1' at its center, flanked by ornate scrollwork. 'POSTAGE DUE' is inscribed above and 'ONE CENT' below, all within a rectangular frame.

Postage due stamps were affixed by postal clerks to mail on which insufficient postage had been paid, indicating the amount the recipient needed to pay upon delivery. This series was issued by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postage-due postal-history numerals

Catalog Numbers

scottDS37h

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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