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very rarepre-1900
St. Louis Postmaster Provisional, 10 Cents
United States · 1845 · 10¢
This 10-cent stamp features the Coat of Arms of Missouri, flanked by two bears, with the Latin motto 'Salus populi suprema lex esto'. It is printed in black on pale green paper.
Issued by the St. Louis postmaster in 1845, this provisional stamp served as local postage before the U.S. federal government issued its first general postage stamps in 1847.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott11X1
michel1
Image: St. Louis MO Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$10,680Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$6,408Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$3,560Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$1,780Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$712Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
