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commonpre-1900
United States 1-Cent Jefferson Postal Card
United States · 1879 · 1 Cent
A 1-cent postal card featuring a profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, facing left. The card is printed on buff-colored paper and includes the inscription 'U.S. POSTAL CARD'.
Issued in 1879, this postal card was part of a series of definitive postal stationery featuring prominent American historical figures, providing an economical and convenient method for communication during the late 19th century.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scottUX40
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$2.5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$1.25Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.75Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
