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Ulysses S. Grant, 1898 Issue
United States · 1898 · 5c
A portrait of Ulysses S. Grant facing left, framed by an ornate design, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and 'FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp features Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and a prominent Union general during the Civil War. It is part of the 1898 Bureau Issue, a definitive series of US postage stamps.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott283
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$45Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$30Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$10Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1.5Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
