Scotts #280 US stamps

#280 -1898 Rose Brown 4¢

4¢
Rose brown

Printing Method: Engraved
Subject: Abraham Lincoln
Number issued: 153,499,379
Perforations: P12
Watermark: Double Line USPS
Scott #: 280
Earliest date of use: October 7th, 1898

280, 280a, 280b Value

Used
30¢ - 60¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
$10 - $25
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$55 - $70

ID this stamp by color

This stamp is often incorrectly placed in the album space assigned to 254 or 269. The guide above should assist in correct identification.

Plate #'s

#280 was issued with the following plate #'s

200 subject plates
460-63, 530-33, 790-793
1100-1103, 1332-1335

#280a

#280a
Lilac Brown

#280b

#280b
Orange Brown

Inspiration for the design

The design was taken from this photograph of Abraham Lincoln. This photo was taken before his presidency, whilst a Senator in Springfield Illinois. It was taken on February 9th 1860 at Brady's gallery in Washington DC