1875 1c SEPCIMEN,Agriculture, error, yellow
# O1SaD - 1875 1c SEPCIMEN - Agriculture, error, yellow
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O1SaD - 1875 1c SEPCIMEN - Agriculture, error, yellow
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1873 1¢ Franklin, Agriculture Department Specimen Error
- Printed By: Continental Bank Note Co.
- Printing Method: Engraved
- Perforations: 12
- Color: Yellow
A Piece of Postal History:
This 1¢ Franklin stamp from 1873 is part of the very first set of Official stamps used by the U.S. government. Before these stamps were introduced, government mail was sent free of charge, as long as it had an authorized signature. But on July 1, 1873, that changed. The government stopped allowing free mail, and instead, each department was given its own special stamps.
These stamps, known as Official stamps, were never sold at post offices and were used only for official government business. Each department, from Agriculture to Treasury, had its own set, with the department name inscribed on the stamps instead of the usual “U.S. Postage.” The colors were also unique to each department, making them easy to identify.
The Agriculture Department’s 1¢ stamp, with its bright yellow color, is a perfect example of these Official stamps. It represents a time when the U.S. government was becoming more organized in its communications.
A Rare and Interesting Find:
This particular stamp is a "Specimen" version, which means it was sent to postmasters so they could recognize official stamps and prevent forgeries. What sets this stamp apart is a rare printing error—the word "Specimen" is misspelled as "Sepcimen." These types of errors are highly sought after by collectors.
Only One Available:
We have just one of these error stamps in our collection. It's a rare opportunity to own a piece of postal history that stands out due to its interesting error. Don’t miss the chance to add it to your collection—order today!
1873 1¢ Franklin, Agriculture Department Specimen Error
- Printed By: Continental Bank Note Co.
- Printing Method: Engraved
- Perforations: 12
- Color: Yellow
A Piece of Postal History:
This 1¢ Franklin stamp from 1873 is part of the very first set of Official stamps used by the U.S. government. Before these stamps were introduced, government mail was sent free of charge, as long as it had an authorized signature. But on July 1, 1873, that changed. The government stopped allowing free mail, and instead, each department was given its own special stamps.
These stamps, known as Official stamps, were never sold at post offices and were used only for official government business. Each department, from Agriculture to Treasury, had its own set, with the department name inscribed on the stamps instead of the usual “U.S. Postage.” The colors were also unique to each department, making them easy to identify.
The Agriculture Department’s 1¢ stamp, with its bright yellow color, is a perfect example of these Official stamps. It represents a time when the U.S. government was becoming more organized in its communications.
A Rare and Interesting Find:
This particular stamp is a "Specimen" version, which means it was sent to postmasters so they could recognize official stamps and prevent forgeries. What sets this stamp apart is a rare printing error—the word "Specimen" is misspelled as "Sepcimen." These types of errors are highly sought after by collectors.
Only One Available:
We have just one of these error stamps in our collection. It's a rare opportunity to own a piece of postal history that stands out due to its interesting error. Don’t miss the chance to add it to your collection—order today!