New Haven, Connecticut Postmaster Provisional
United States · 1845 · 5¢
The stamp features a central oval portrait of George Washington, facing left, within a rectangular frame. 'NEW HAVEN' is inscribed above, 'CONN.' below, and '5 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1845 by the New Haven postmaster, this stamp is a Postmaster Provisional, predating the first general issue of US stamps. It allowed for the prepayment of postage locally before national stamps were available.
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Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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