uncommon1900-1945

1929 US 6c Kansas Overprint

Name: 1929 US 6c Kansas Overprint
Brand: United States

United States · 1929 · 6¢

The stamp features a portrait of James Garfield, a former U.S. President, in an oval frame. It is overprinted with 'KANS.' at the bottom, indicating its specific regional issue.

This stamp is part of a series of overprinted definitive stamps issued in 1929 to combat stamp speculation and ensure local availability during the economic downturn. The 'KANS.' overprint restricted its postal validity to the state of Kansas.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive overprint heads-of-state portrait

Catalog Numbers

scott669

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$3.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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