commonpre-1900

William Tecumseh Sherman 1895 Issue

Name: William Tecumseh Sherman 1895 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1895 · 8¢

The stamp features a brown engraved portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame.

This stamp honors William Tecumseh Sherman, a celebrated Union General during the American Civil War. It is part of the 1894-1898 Bureau Issues, known for their detailed engraving and representing a shift in US stamp production.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military portraits historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott269

Image: U.S. Post Office · 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

$20

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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