uncommonpre-1900

US Newspaper Stamps Collection

Name: US Newspaper Stamps Collection
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1875 · 2¢

These stamps feature a profile portrait of Liberty, facing left, within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and 'NEWSPAPER' at the top and the denomination at the bottom.

Issued for the prepayment of postage on newspapers and periodicals in bulk, these stamps highlight a unique period in U.S. postal history requiring specific stamps for different mail classes.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

newspaper-stamp allegory portrait definitive

Image: US-Postverwaltung · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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