#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
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
The earliest known date of use is August 20th, 1861
Specimens
A rare specimen block
#71S
Stamp usage
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
#71 was issued with the following plate #
Imprint and plate #
7
Cleaned stamps
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
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
71-P1
Large die proof mounted on card
71-P2
Roosevelt small die proof
71-P2a
Panama-Pacific small die proof
71-P3
Plate proof on India
71-P4
Plate proof on card
71-P5a
Decalmonia Essay
71-P5b
Decalmonia Essay
The 1861 24¢ to 90¢
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