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common1945-1980
The Wilderness Centennial Issue
United States · 1964 · 5¢
The stamp depicts a somber scene from the Battle of the Wilderness, featuring soldiers amidst a dense forest.
Issued as part of the Civil War Centennial series, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness, a brutal and indecisive engagement fought in May 1864.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Harold Christenson. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
