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commonpre-1900
William Tecumseh Sherman 1895 Issue
United States · 1895 · 8¢
A brown 8-cent definitive stamp from 1895 featuring a portrait of General William Tecumseh Sherman.
This stamp honors William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent general for the Union Army during the American Civil War, known for his 'March to the Sea'. It was part of a series of definitive stamps featuring notable American figures.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott269
Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$150Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$75Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$30Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$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.
