United States 1875 10¢ Newspapers and Periodicals Stamp
United States · 1875 · 10¢
A 10-cent stamp featuring a classical female head, likely an allegory of Liberty or Progress, framed by the words 'NEWSPAPERS' and 'PERIODICALS'.
This stamp was part of a series issued by the United States Post Office Department specifically for the prepayment of postage on bulk shipments of newspapers and periodicals, a distinct and important class of mail in the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Continental Bank Note Company; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · 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
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