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commonpre-1900
James Garfield, 1898 Issue
United States · 1898 · 6c
A dark purple stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of James A. Garfield, the 20th U.S. President, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'SIX CENTS' below.
This stamp is part of the 1898 Bureau Issue, a definitive series depicting U.S. presidents and other notable figures, replacing earlier issues and standardizing stamp designs.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott280
Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
