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Ulysses S. Grant 5c Brown
commonpre-1900

Ulysses S. Grant 5c Brown

United States · 1890 ·

A brown stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in an oval frame, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and 'FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1890-93 Regular Issue, this stamp marks the first time Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President and Civil War general, was honored on a U.S. postage stamp.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: American Bank Note Company · License: Public domain

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