The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies. Mystic 3 volume american heirloom stamp album with 200 free u. How much would an abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp be worth today. In 1887 the 1 cent franklin was redesigned with a frame similar to the 2 cent and 4 cent stamps. Airmail special delivery postage stamps, stamp albums and memorabilia. The envelope, or cover, as collectors call used envelopes, was sold by. The lincoln stamp album 17th edition blue leather bound.
The said stamps are included in the oldest us stamps which can still be used to send letters. The most popular cents penny coin collecting books and supplies brands include whitman publishing, and h. Shown in the rotunda for many years, it is now in the crypt, near the tomb that holds lincoln s funeral catafalque. The charter oak was a huge tree in hartford, connecticut. Unfollow 4 cent lincoln stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The 4 cent booklet panes were issued at wheeling, west virginia, on the same date, as were the 4 cent coil rolls. There have been several 4 cent us postage stamps featuring abraham lincoln issued as early as the 1890s. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. I dont think i ever had anything of worth but i kept them in an old paper envelope. Lincoln rose only three vertical lines in the left border vs. This nationwide club devoted to the lincoln cent collector is currently not functioning because of lack of member participation. Similar stampings use states, dead presidents, presidential contestants, cigars or pipes to lincolns mouth, and a football helmet or cheesehead stamps on lincoln for certain sport fans. Images courtesy of david elliot cross reference number. Postage stamp featuring abraham lincoln wall art, canvas. It has been used so will have signs of use inside but overall it is a beautiful old album and would compliment some old stamps being put inside. There is a faint date with three digits 198 that is barely visible. The envelope, or cover, as collectors call used envelopes, was sold by siegel auction galleries. Videos and booklets stamp id service sign up for an account login return policy privacy policy.
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. The stamp features a blackandwhite photograph of a closeup view of the statue of abraham lincoln by sculptor daniel chester french housed inside the lincoln memorial in washington, d. Chickering of the bureau of engraving and printing designed the stamp, inspired by an original drawing from a. Get the best deals on 4 cent lincoln stamp when you shop the largest online selection at.
This set of stamps was issued in a brilliant range of colors during an experimental period including orange, purple, vermilion and dozens of others. Aug 22, 2015 there have been several 4 cent us postage stamps featuring abraham lincoln issued as early as the 1890s. I always managed to keep this old envelope and the stamps that were in it. Us stamp 2 cents columbian expo stamp landing of columbus rare. The 4 cent lincoln coil was issued on july 31, 1958, at mandan, north dakota, site of fort abraham lincoln. I rummaged thru it to dig up this old 3 cent stamp. Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincolns birth, q. How much is a lincoln 4 cents stamp worth artifact. It became famous through a tradition that connecticuts original charter was hidden there. United states stamp values american banknote company. 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. Feature the same designs as the 18611866 stamps shown above, but are differentiated by their grills. 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. 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.
Now, as the coin nears its 100th anniversary and the bicentennial of abraham lincoln s birth, q. Although the lincoln stamp was available for use in general postage, a new 3 cent stamp with the gilbert stuart portrait of george washington was issued by the post office on 16 june 1932, and it was that stamp that bore the major usage burden until the next series of stamps was issued in 1932. The 4 cent lincoln, as the name implies, features president abraham lincoln. Hobbylinc carries 19 cents penny coin collecting books and supplies at discounts up to 20%. In the rose color three cent washington stamp pictured above the a grill is clearly visible from the front. David bowers provides a detailed study of this great american classic, from its birth in 1909 through changes in alloys and designs up to the modern day. 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. This is the perfect item for the collectordealerexhibitor focusing on this u. On the other hand, if they are a rosy purplemagenta colour, then they are from the 195468 liberty series. Mar, 2012 how much would an abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp be worth today. 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. Stamp type general issue condition used stamp format pair year of issue 1909 item description u.
Once the collection is complete frame it and mount on your wall for a pleasing vintage effect. How much is a lincoln 4 cents stamp worth artifact collectors. The 4cent lincoln, as the name implies, features president abraham lincoln. Postal service honors one of americas greatest presidents, abraham lincoln. Borglum was a true lincoln admirerhe gave the middle name lincoln to his only son. The top 10 most valuable us stamps alternative investment coach. Issued to replace the 1938 presidential series, this patriotic set of stamps honors guardians of. Get the best deals on 3 cent lincoln stamp when you shop the largest online selection at. Chapter 5 history of the shield reverse cent, 2010 to date 51.
Pack of 10 vintage unused us postage stamps of the. Mystic 3volume american heirloom stamp album with 200 free u. It soon became apparent this was the fastest and most economical means of printing stamps. Cent albums album coin type years album type pages our price 1715 large cents. A guide book of lincoln cents, 2nd edition by david bowers. Chapter 2 history of the wheat ears reverse cent, 19091958 9. If you would like to be an active volunteer to help revive this club, please send us an email. The 18791890 banknote stamps part ii includes the stamps of the american banknote company. It is an easy market to get into, make a stamp, get some cents, and hammer away. James garfield was on the 6 cent stamps and william mckinley was on the 7 cent stamp and as the most recent of the assassinated presidents, mckinleys stamp was in the color black. Make offer rare 4 cent william howard taft 1930 stamp perforated us postal stamp 269 1895 4 cent us stamp, used, buy any 3, get free shipping.
The value of the stamp varies according to its color, plum being the rarest color. Large banknote stamps are postage stamps of the united states issued from 18701888 displaying portraits of famous americans. Washington blue green shading of central oval half previous thickness horizontal dash added just below ts of cents. To accommodate the change two new stamps were issued. Lincoln 4 cent postage stamp block of 8 product information asin b019qeij7g unspsc code 441215. The designers initials font style date the coin from 1974 to 1985 cu1cnd22zn198x. The 4cent lincoln coil was issued on july 31, 1958, at mandan, north dakota, site of fort abraham lincoln. There is much more that one could explore in the wide variety of the use of this fi ve cent imprinted stamp, the fi rst u. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. Keep your pretty pennies in coin albums for lincoln cents. Abraham lincoln postage stamp us old stamps, rare stamps, vintage stamps, cow girl. David bowers provides a detailed study of this great american classic.
Chapter 3 history of the memorial reverse cent, 19592008 39. In 1883 the domestic letter rate was reduced to 2c per half ounce. How much would an abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp be worth. The 4cent booklet panes were issued at wheeling, west virginia, on the same date, as were the 4cent coil rolls. Lincoln cents are among the most fascinating coins in. Originally issue on november 16, 1954, this redviolet stamp features lincolns likeness inspired by a portrait by douglas volk. Prior to 1923, the rotary press had been used in the production of coil stamps. Originally issued on november 16, 1954, this redviolet stamp features lincolns likeness inspired by a portrait by douglas volk. This stamp was issued to accommodate the august 1, 1958 increase in firstclass postage rate after twentysix years at three cents. United states stamp values civil war era and the 1869. 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. Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the lincoln cent. I ran across a 15 cents abraham lincoln stamp issued in 1867. The lincoln stamp albumvintage album from the early part of the 1900sthis has been used and i cant see any stamps inside so this is for the album without stamps.
Generations of coin collectors have grown up with the everpopular lincoln cent. On 19 november 1954, a 4 cent stamp in this series was issued to honor abraham lincoln stamp and first day cover shown above. Lincoln cent board by the gramercy stamp company, 1940 blue whitman brand cent board from the late 1930s 1960 large date lincoln cent lowing the advice on the back of the board which often states that you should clean your coins with an eraser. Real us stamps prices scott catalog 502 from the major stamp auctions 3c 1918 george washington perf 11. As such they would have been the standard, first class. Bring museum quality art into your home or office decor with a canvas print that will never warp or sag. One other interesting thing about this stamp series is that in addition to abraham lincoln, the only other presidents who were assassinated appeared on two values. Chapter 4 history of the bicentennial reverse cent, 2009 48. New listing us stamps 1960, 25cent lincoln plt blk of 4. Unfollow abraham lincoln 4 cent stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Civil war blog abraham lincoln on stamps regular issues. 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. From 1954 to 1958 this was the first class postage.
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