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#77 - 1866 15ยข

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Basic Info

15¢
Black, full black

Printing Method: Engraved
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Subject: Abraham Lincoln
Quantity Issued: 2,319,000
Perforations: 12
Scott #:
77
Issued:
May 1st, 1866

Value

Used
$35 - $80
No postmark with gum (MH)
$300 - $1,400
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)

$22,000 (2009)

Note: Centering on this stamp is poor, hence the large spread in value

Counterfeits

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Here is an example of a proof on card with perforations and gum added to give the appearance of a genuine #77. #77 was issued on stamp paper, not card.

Specimens

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Specimen overprints

Stamp usage

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The stamp paid the single-weight rate to France or, in combination with other denominations, greater weight and foreign destination rates. An example of a cover to France is shown above.

Plate #'s

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#76 was issued with the following plate #

Imprint and plate #
17

Multiples

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The largest known unused multiple of #77

Inspiration for the Design

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The vignette design was based on the first photograph of Lincoln with a full beard. Probably taken on January 13th, 1861

Essays and Proofs

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77-E
Vignette Essay

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77-P1
Large die proof mounted on card

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77-P2
Roosevelt small die proof

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77-P3
Plate Proof on India

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77-P4
Plate Proof on India

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77-TC1
Trial color Proof

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77-TC1
Trial color Proof

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77-TC1
Trial color Proof

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77-TC1
Trial color Proof

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77-TC1
Trial color Proof

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77-TC2
Trial color Proof

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77-TC3
Trial color Proof

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