Collectorium · Postage stamp

24 Cents – Declaration of Independence (1869 Pictorial)

DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM A two-color 24-cent stamp by the American Pictorial Issue of 1869 depicting the presentation of the Declaration of Independence. The working identification is Scott 120 with G grill. The specimen is used with very heavy black cancellation, but the green frame, most of the teeth and relatively strong back are preserved. CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 120 with G grill. Most likely attribution: Scott 120 with G grill. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: Differences in type of picture, printing plate, grill, paper, perforation, shade, reissue/reprint and cancellation are possible.

Category

Postage stamp

Year / period

1869

Country

United States of America

Denomination

24 cents

Material

Paper

Collectorium

№ ST-0004