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commonpre-1900
US Postage Due 2 Cent
United States · 1879 · 2¢
A red stamp featuring a large numeral '2' at its center, with 'POSTAGE DUE' above and 'UNITED STATES' below, all within an ornate rectangular frame.
Issued as part of the first series of U.S. Postage Due stamps, these were used to collect unpaid or insufficient postage from recipients, ensuring proper revenue for the postal service.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scottJ2
Image: US-Postverwaltung · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$75Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$40Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$15Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$4Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$1Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
