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#71 - 1861 30¢

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Basic Info

30¢ Orange, deep orange

Printing Method: Engraved
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Subject: Benjamin Franklin
Quantity Issued: 3,300,000
Perforations: 12
Scott #:
71
Issued:
August 20th 1861

Value

Used
$35 - $75
No postmark with gum (MH)
$350 - $900
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)

$850 (2002)

Fakes

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Here is an example of a plate proof on card with perforations added to give the appearance of a genuine stamp. A genuine #71 was printed on stamp paper, not card.

Earliest Known Use

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The earliest known date of use is August 20th, 1861

Specimens

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A rare specimen block
#71S

Stamp usage

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This stamp typically was used in combination with other stamps to pay for large weight overseas package. It paid the double rate for France, Switzerland (shown above) and other countries,

Plate #'s

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#71 was issued with the following plate #

Imprint and plate #
7

Cleaned stamps

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Shown above is a #71 which has had its pen cancel removed, a process that has faded the color of the stamp.

Inspiration for the Design

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The vignette was based on Giuseppe Ceracchi's 1791 bust of Benjamin Franklin

Credits

Front image courtesy of
Siegel Auction Galleries Inc.

Side and back images courtesy of
Eddis.H on eBay

Proofs

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71-P1
Large die proof mounted on card

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71-P2
Roosevelt small die proof

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71-P2a
Panama-Pacific small die proof

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71-P3
Plate proof on India

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71-P4
Plate proof on card

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71-P5a

Decalmonia Essay
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71-P5b

Decalmonia Essay

The 1861 24¢ to 90¢

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