Scotts #211 US stamps

#211 - 1883 Blue Green 4¢

4¢
Blue green, deep blue green

Subject: Andrew Jackson
Number issued: 78,500,000
Perforations: P12
Printer: American Bank Note Co.
Scott #: 211
Earliest Date of Use: October 1st, 1883

#211 Value

Used
$1 - $2
No postmark with gum (MH)
$30 - $55
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$125 - $160

First Day Cover

A first day cover of #211, October 1st, 1883

#211 Bisected

An unofficial bisect of #211, value $140-$200

Sample stamps

Similar to Trial Color Proofs, samples were plate printed stamps in different colors and shades for the purpose of selecting a color. Value approximately $30.

A New Stamp

In 1882 the inland letter rate was reduced from three to two cents and, as Washington had been associated for many years with the stamp which franked the internal correspondence it was decided to transfer his profile from the 3 cents to the 2 cents (#210) value. Accordingly, a new design was prepared, for the 2 cents bearing his bust and Jackson, dethroned from the 2 cents, was given a place on the 4 cents, which was a new value.