Ulysses S. Grant 5-Cent Brown, 1890 Issue
United States · 1890 · 5 cents
This 5-cent brown stamp from the 1890 Regular Issue features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a Union Army general during the Civil War. It was the first US postage stamp to honor Grant, depicting him in a dignified bust format.
Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp reflects Grant's enduring legacy as a pivotal figure in American history, celebrated for his military leadership and his efforts during Reconstruction.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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