US 5-cent Ulysses S. Grant Stamp with Killer Cancel
United States · 1886 · 5 cents
This 5-cent definitive stamp from the United States features a profile portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th U.S. President, facing left. The stamp is heavily cancelled with a distinctive 'killer' obliteration mark.
Issued as part of the 1881-1888 Bank Note series, this stamp honors Ulysses S. Grant, a pivotal figure in American history as a Civil War general and two-term president. The 'killer' cancel reflects postal practices of the era to prevent stamp reuse.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: U.S. government, 1886 · License: Public domain
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
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
