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Providence R.I. Postmaster's Provisional Stamps

Name: Providence R.I. Postmaster's Provisional Stamps
Brand: United States

United States · 1846 · 5c and 10c

Two rectangular stamps, one 5c and one 10c, featuring 'PROVIDENCE R.I. POST OFFICE' text with the denomination at the bottom. The 5c stamp has a 'PAID' handstamp over the design, while the 10c has it below.

These stamps were issued by the postmaster of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1846, preceding the first general issue of U.S. federal postage stamps in 1847. They are significant examples of early American postal history and local postal initiatives.

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local-post provisional pre-federal historical

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50,000

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35,000

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20,000

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$8,000

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$3,000

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