Washington Newspaper-Periodical stamp, 5c, 1865 issue
United States · 1865 · 5c
A 5-cent stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an ornate oval frame with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS' below.
Issued in 1865, this stamp was part of the first series of U.S. Newspaper and Periodical stamps, specifically designed for bulk mailings of newspapers and magazines, rather than individual letters.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: National Bank Note Company, New York · 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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