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#263 - 1894 Unwatermarked $5

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Basic Info

$5
Dull dark green

Subject: John Marshall
Number issued:
6,251 (31 sheets of 200)
Perforations: 12
Watermark:
Unwatermarked
Scott #:
263
Issued:
December 10th, 1894

Value

Used
$250 - $500
No postmark with gum (MH)
$800 - $1,400
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)

$3,250 (2021)

Cancels

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By far the most common cancel is the double oval Registry cancel and features highly. This is because it was primarily used for registered bank mail. Registry cancels are bold, usually cover most of the stamp and are not that attractive. Lightly cancelled command a premium as do the rare example with a town cancel.

Inspiration for the Design

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The source for the design was based on Gilbert Stuart's portrait of James Madison.

Plate #'s

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#263 was issued with the following plate #'s

Engravers Imprint and Number
85

Essay's and Proofs

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263-E1
Large Die Essay printed on card
Photograph of portrait inserted

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263-E1

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263-E1
Large die essay
Die sunk on card

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263-E1

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263-E2
Large die essay
Die sunk on card

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263-E2

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263-P1
Large Plate Proof on India
Mounted on card

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263-P1

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263-P2
Plate Proof on Thin White Card

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263-P2

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263-P4
Plate Proof on card

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263-P4

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263-TC1
Large Trail Color Proof on India
Mounted on card
Black

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263-TC1

The 1894 Bureau Series

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