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U.S. Postage 2 Cents, Ulysses S. Grant
common1900-1945

U.S. Postage 2 Cents, Ulysses S. Grant

United States of America · 1923 ·

This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork with the denomination '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the Fourth Bureau Issue, a series of definitive stamps released by the U.S. Post Office in the 1920s. The 2-cent denomination was the standard rate for first-class domestic mail at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott554

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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