US 284 – Henry Clay 15c – First Bureau Issue – D/L Watermark – Used Fine

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

284

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

Fine

Stamp Format

Single

Topic

People - Politicians

Year of Issue

1898

Item Description

Beginning with the 15-cent printings, the numbers of actual stamps printed dropped dramatically. Over seven billion of the 2-cent watermarked printings were made compared to about 1.5 million unwatermarked and seven million of the watermarked 15-cent. Printed in a regal dark blue, these lovely stamps were most commonly used as payment for multiples of the 5-cent U.P.U. rate.

When the color of the 5-cent stamp was changed from brown to blue in 1898, the 15-cent was issued in olive green on watermarked paper to prevent confusion. Only about fifteen million copies were issued.

These 15-cent stamps, which depict U.S Senator and Representative Henry Clay from Kentucky, were most commonly used as payment for multiples of the 5-cent U.P.U. rate.

US 284 – Henry Clay 15c – First Bureau Issue – Double-Line Watermark – Used – Fine Centering

2019 Scott United States Specialized Catalog Value for Condition - $6.00

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Item Location

North Carolina, United States

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