commonpre-1900

US 7c Edwin M. Stanton (1871)

Name: US 7c Edwin M. Stanton (1871)
Brand: United States

United States · 1871 · 7¢

The stamp features a finely engraved portrait of Edwin M. Stanton, framed within an oval, with the denomination 'SEVEN CENTS' at the bottom and 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top.

This stamp honors Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War during the American Civil War, and is part of the 1870-1871 Pictorial Issue, a significant series for featuring diverse American historical figures.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott150

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$30

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

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.