Thomas Jefferson Confederate States of America 10 Cents Stamp
Confederate States of America · 1861 · 10 cents
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Thomas Jefferson within an oval frame. 'CONFEDERATE STATES' is inscribed at the top, and '10 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1861 by the Confederate States of America, this stamp was part of their effort to establish an independent postal system during the American Civil War. Featuring Thomas Jefferson, it symbolized the Confederacy's claim to American heritage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Confederate Post Office;<br>Stamp image designed and printed by Charles Ludwig of Hoyer & Ludwig, Richmond, Virginia.<br>Image croppoed and rendered for tone and clarity by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · 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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