uncommonpre-1900

Oliver Hazard Perry $1 Stamp, 1894 Issue

Name: Oliver Hazard Perry $1 Stamp, 1894 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1894 · $1

A black $1 stamp featuring a portrait of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, facing left, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE DOLLAR' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1894 Bureau Issue, a significant series for the United States as it was the first time stamps were printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, rather than a private contractor.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figures military naval portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott261

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$600

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$400

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$200

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$100

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$50

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