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William T. Sherman 1894 Issue

Name: William T. Sherman 1894 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1894 · 8c

This 8-cent US postage stamp from the 1894 definitive issue features a portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman, a prominent Union General during the American Civil War.

Part of the 1894 definitive series, this stamp honored General Sherman, reflecting the nation's continued recognition of Civil War figures in its postal iconography.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military-leaders historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott258

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$40

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.