United States 7-cent Edwin M. Stanton Issue
United States · 1871 · 7 CENTS
The stamp features a portrait of Edwin M. Stanton, facing left, within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'SEVEN CENTS' below.
This stamp, issued in 1871, depicts Edwin M. Stanton, who served as Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. It is part of the 1870-1871 Pictorial Issue, a series that introduced new designs featuring prominent American figures.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: US Post Office · 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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