St. Louis Postmaster's Provisional 10 Cent
United States · 1845 · 10¢
This 10-cent provisional stamp, printed in black on pale green paper, features the Coat of Arms of Missouri, supported by two bears, with the motto 'Salus populi suprema lex esto'.
This stamp is a significant example of early U.S. postal history, issued by a local postmaster before the establishment of uniform federal postage stamps, reflecting the decentralized nature of postal services at the time.
Printing Method
Lithography
Image: <div class="fn value"> J.M. Kershaw</div> · 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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