Chickering of the bureau of engraving and printing designed the stamp, inspired by an original drawing from a. To accommodate the change two new stamps were issued. The stamp provides a nice introduction to the naval history of the civil war. Com in 2009, to mark the bicentennial of lincolns birth and the centennial of the cent, a series of four commemorative reverse. Unfollow 4 cent lincoln stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Needless to say i didnt get very far and the collection book was really sparce. How much is a lincoln 4 cents stamp worth artifact collectors. United states stamp values american banknote company. There are several out there so to give you an ideal, i will list a few and maybe you can determine what one you have. The 5 cent stamp paid for a letter weighing less than 12 ounce and traveling up to 300 miles, the 10 cent stamp for deliveries to locations greater than 300 miles, or, twice the weight deliverable for the 5 cent stamp. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth, q. Rare abraham lincoln 4 cent purple stamp on a postcard great. The photo was taken just a few days before lincoln s 55th birthday, and became the official portrait of the bureau of engraving and printing for lincoln.
Mint condition for those who are interested to know sells at 35 cents. Originally issued on november 16, 1954, this redviolet stamp features lincoln s likeness inspired by a portrait by douglas volk. Rare lincoln usa 1894, 4 four cent vintage stamp timbre. Abraham lincoln is pictured, surrounded by a portion of a quote from. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. By the time he took office on march 4, 1861, seven states had seceded from the union and formed the confederate states of america. Lincoln stamp was the last of the rotary press stamps to be issued in the lower denominations below 6.
Pack of 10 vintage unused us postage stamps of the. The 3 cent stamp was issued in 1942 postage stamps and postal history of the united states wikipedia. Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in. Eisenhower book of 32 six cent and 8 one cent 2 missing1. Shown in the rotunda for many years, it is now in the crypt, near the tomb that holds lincoln s funeral catafalque. Hobbylinc carries 20 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 26%. The 4 cent booklet panes were issued at wheeling, west virginia, on the same date, as were the 4 cent coil rolls. There are many ways you can build a lincoln cent collection. Rare stamps, 5 cents, george washington, stamp collecting. Win the war stamp the 3 cent stamp was issued in an eagle posed in a vshape for victory is surrounded by stars. Old stamps rare stamps vintage stamps battle of iwo jima my stamp stamp book stamp collecting american history wwii. Feature the same designs as the 18611866 stamps shown above, but are differentiated by their grills.
Very rare george washington red 2 cent stamp excellent condition. The pod issued the first of the four stamps a four cent value that paid firstclass letter postage on august 27, 1958, at freeport, illinois. The envelope, or cover, as collectors call used envelopes, was sold by siegel auction galleries. The stamps appeared on both watermarked and unwatermarked paper. The top 10 most valuable us stamps alternative investment coach. Originally issued on november 16, 1954, this redviolet stamp features lincolns likeness inspired by a portrait by douglas volk. Bulk lot of us used unchecked three cent lincoln stamps off paper4. Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent. Bring museum quality art into your home or office decor with a canvas print that will never warp or sag. The stamp will go on sale nationwide february 12, 2014. From 1954 to 1958 this was the first class postage. Get the best deals on 4 cent used united states stamps when you shop the largest online. How much is an abraham lincoln black 4c stamp worth today.
I dont have the catalog in front of me, but for common stamps like this, the value listed is more than you could get if you sold it to a. How much is a lincoln 4 cents stamp worth artifact. Get the best deals on 3 cent lincoln stamp when you shop the largest online selection at. This stamp was issued to accommodate the august 1, 1958 increase in firstclass postage rate after twentysix years at three cents. Rare lincoln usa 1894, 4 four cent vintage stamp timbre 184799 general. The stamp was also used to pay the halfounce rates to. Modeled after the original lincoln cent holders first made in the 1930s, lincoln penny boards are cardboard panels suitable for framing that hold up to 90 lincoln cents, all at a glance. Unless there is something special about the stamp like error, however, not all. The 6 cent stamp of this issue was the easiest way to pay the doubleweight rate. It was first issued precanceled and was not available without precanceling for about a year. Ephraims books quickly became the largest bookstore in new england. This green 1 cent washington stamp belongs to the 1917 to 1919 series. I rummaged thru it to dig up this old 3 cent stamp.
Abraham lincoln 4 cent black stamp vintagecirculated. Very rare green line george washington 1 c stamp and ben franklin both 1907 3 cent purple united states stamps for sale mint with original gum. By placing lincoln on this lower value stamp in the series, it ensured that the portrait of this former republican president would get good public exposure much more so than on the 16 cent stamp of the presidential. The 4 cent lincoln coil was issued on july 31, 1958, at mandan, north dakota, site of fort abraham lincoln. Post office issued a series of ten army and navy commemorative stamps honoring war heroes. How is the value of a 3 cent liberty stamp determined. Get the best deals on 3 cent purple united states stamps when you shop the largest. I always managed to keep this old envelope and the stamps that were in it. It was during this time when george washington replaced benjamin franklin on the 1 cent stamp.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Anyone who knew books knew ephraims, the younger ephraim said. Get the best deals on 4 cent lincoln stamp in used us stamps 1901now when you shop the largest online selection at. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. These coin holders are very popular among the nostalgic and those who like to show off their lincoln cent coin collections in a presentation format. President abraham lincoln 18091865 appeared on the most popular stamp in the united states when, after twentysix years at three cents, the firstclass postage rate rose to four cents on august 1, 1958. Get the best deals on 3 cent lincoln stamp when you shop the largest. The 4 cent lincoln, as the name implies, features president abraham lincoln.
How much is a purple jefferson facing to the right side. Old stamps rare stamps vintage stamps stamp values postage stamp collection commemorative stamps my stamp stamp book george washington. How much would an abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp be worth today. Prior to 1923, the rotary press had been used in the production of coil stamps. During the period of usage, the 3 cent stamp met the rate for an international post card, as is shown in the example below, a card sent to novara, italy, from new york city. I think you are referring to a 1938 purple 3 cent thomas jefferson stamp. Mar, 2012 how much would an abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp be worth today. If you enjoy buying stamps purely for their aesthetic or cultural value, selecting stamps with imagery appealing or meaningful to you can be especially rewarding.
How much is a 3 cent dark purple thomas jefferson 18011809 stamp worth his. In 1887 the 1 cent franklin was redesigned with a frame similar to the 2 cent and 4 cent stamps. Lincoln stamp and coin store in worcester is closing news. The post office department issued a series of four commemorative stamps during 1958 and 1959 recognizing the 150th anniversary of abraham lincoln s birth in 1809. Oct 16, 2019 it depends on which series of stamps it is from. David bowers provides a detailed study of this great american classic. Postage stamps and postal history of the united states wikipedia. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Features of 3 cent us postage stamps the art on the u. The us postal service 4 cent lincoln coil stamp and associated first day covers were issued at the mandan post office on july 31, 1958. Below is a list of some of the many books and cdroms available to coin collectors and the lincoln cent collector in particular.
Purple 3 cent stamp postage stamp design, rare stamps. United states stamp values 1st bureau issues hobbizine. Postage stamp featuring abraham lincoln wall art, canvas. The value depends on a lot of factors such as current market demand, condition that the stamp is at and others. Mar 01, 20 on 19 november 1954, a 4 cent stamp in this series was issued to honor abraham lincoln stamp and first day cover shown above. In the rose color three cent washington stamp pictured above the a grill is clearly visible from the front. Hi i have a book of 24 unused eight cent eisenhower stamps. That stamp, the 1 cent stamp of the lincoln sesquicentennial issue, was issued on lincoln s 150th birthday, february 12, 1959. What is the value of a purple 4 cent lincoln us postal stamp. The three cent navy stamp honors admirals david farragut and david porter, heroes of the civil war. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Martha washington, who appeared on the 8cent stamp. The doctor 3 cent stamp with frame and medical picture the stamp collection. Postage stamps and postal history of the united states. The 3 cent value of this series depicts abraham lincoln.
United states stamp values 19201922 commemoratives and. Get the best deal for 3 cent us postage stamps from the largest online selection at. Old stamps rare stamps vintage stamps vintage tools stamp values postage stamp art my stamp stamp book mail art. The photo was taken just a few days before lincolns 55th birthday, and became the official portrait of the bureau of engraving and printing for lincoln. A guide book of lincoln cents red book subway stamp. Lincoln cents are typically collected by date and mintmark, and over the years, three major reverse designs were used. Get the best deals on 3 cent purple us postage stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. Highlights of the 19201922 commemorative issues include the everpopular pilgrim tercentenary series as well as stamps featuring the statue of liberty, golden gate bridge and niagra falls. The department issued the 3 cent lincoln birth sesquicentennial commemorative stamp, the third in the series of four, through the new york, new york, post office on february 27, 1959. Following are 5 unique ways to collect lincoln cents how to collect lincoln cents. On february 12, 2014, in springfield, illinois, the u.
Done in marble in 1906, it now stands in the rotunda of the capitol in washington, dc. Each stamp was hand engraved in what is believed to be steel, and laid out in sheets of 200 stamps. The 1867 abraham lincoln stamp features an extremely rare z grill that has. Us scott 1058 stamps cents abraham lincoln stamps coil line pairus presidentmint us 1058 stamps for sale. Rare purple george washington 3 cent stamp lot of 3. Unless there is something special about the stamp like error, however, not all errors have additional value though. The stamp was issued in 1867 and is also a rarity due its unusual and rare z grill with horizontal ridges, just like the abraham lincoln stamp. In the second edition of a guide book of lincoln cents, q. With a face value of 24 cents and some as 2 dollars, these stamps are famous. In 1883 the domestic letter rate was reduced to 2c per half ounce. Issued to replace the 1938 presidential series, this patriotic set of stamps honors guardians of freedom throughout u. Abraham lincoln stamps for sale at mystic stamp company. What is the value of a 1950 4 cent purple lincoln stamp.
I started collecting lincoln cents way back in the 1960s finding collectible pennies by going through my parents change. The firstclass domestic rate for a halfounce letter was three cents in 1870. Every once in a while, after having saved 50 cents or so, id go to the coin shop and buy a penny i could afford. It soon became apparent this was the fastest and most economical means of printing stamps. Borglum was a true lincoln admirerhe gave the middle name lincoln to his only son and called him by it all his lifewho created this 40inch high, 375pound bust for display in the u. I run across a trustworthy sellers site that specializes in stamps and i saw the current value as follows. Borglum was a true lincoln admirerhe gave the middle name lincoln to his only son.
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