United States Stamp Values
1861-62 Modified Designs Perforated 12
After the outbreak of the Civil War the government declared the existing stamps invalid for postage and quickly issued redesigned
stamps. The designs of this series are similar enough to the old designs to be familiar, but nonetheless easily distinguished. These
are the oldest United States stamps still valid for postage.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin - blue | $125.00 | $25.00 |
| 3 cent | Washington - pink | .. | $465.00 |
| 3 cent | Washington - rose | $47.50 | $1.65 |
| 5 cent | Jefferson - buff | .. | .. |
| 10 cent | Washington - yellow green | $375.00 | $28.50 |
| 12 cent | Washington - black | $750.00 | $50.00 |
| 24 cent | Washington - red lilac | $900.00 | $140.00 |
| 30 cent | Franklin - orange | $675.00 | $95.00 |
| 90 cent | Washington - blue | $1,200.00 | $240.00 |
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1861-66 New Values or Colors
Marks the first appearances of Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln on United States stamps.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 cent | Jackson - black | $145.00 | $30.00 |
| 5 cent | Jefferson - red brown | $1,800.00 | $275.00 |
| 5 cent | Jefferson - brown | $500.00 | $75.00 |
| 15 cent | Lincoln - black | $1,150.00 | $105.00 |
| 24 cent | Washington - lilac | $650.00 | $90.00 |
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1867 Designs of 1861-66 with Grills
Feature the same designs as the 1861-1866 stamps but are differentiated by their grills.
| Denomination | Description | Mint | Used |
| 3 cent | Washington - rose - "A" Grill | $2,300.00 | $750.00 |
| 3 cent | Washington - rose - "C" Grill | $2,250.00 | $525.00 |
| 3 cent | Washington - rose - "D" Grill | $2,500.00 | $525.00 |
| 2 cent | Jackson - black - "Z" Grill | .. | $700.00 |
| 12 cent | Washington - black - "Z" Grill | .. | $1,150.00 |
| 1 cent | Franklin - blue - "E" Grill | $1,250.00 | $240.00 |
| 2 cent | Jackson - black - "E" Grill | $600.00 | $90.00 |
| 3 cent | Washington - rose - "E" Grill | $375.00 | $13.50 |
| 10 cent | Washington - green - "E" Grill | $1,900.00 | $165.00 |
| 12 cent | Washington - black - "E" Grill | $1,800.00 | $185.00 |
| 15 cent | Lincoln - black - "E" Grill | .. | $325.00 |
| 1 cent | Franklin - blue - "F" Grill | $750.00 | $240.00 |
| 2 cent | Jackson - black - "F" Grill | $175.00 | $32.50 |
| 3 cent | Washington - red - "F" Grill | $140.00 | $5.25 |
| 5 cent | Jefferson - brown - "F" Grill | $1,200.00 | $425.00 |
| 10 cent | Washington - yellow green - "F" Grill | $1,000.00 | $120.00 |
| 12 cent | Washington - black - "F" Grill | $1,175.00 | $140.00 |
| 15 cent | Lincoln - black - "F" Grill | $1,350.00 | $160.00 |
| 24 cent | Washington - gray lilac - "F" Grill | $2,750.00 | $625.00 |
| 30 cent | Franklin - orange - "F" Grill | $2,750.00 | $450.00 |
| 90 cent | Washington - blue - "F" Grill | .. | $900.00 |
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1869 Pictorial Issue - Grilled
Sometimes said to be the first commemorative stamps (other times said to be the precursors to the commemoratives leaving the distinction of “first” to the 1893 Columbians) the 1869 Pictorials were the first stamps to include themes other than pictures of great Americans. The stamps featured trains, ships, the landing of Columbus, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence among its topics. The stamps were reportedly unpopular with the public and only sold for a year.
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin | $300.00 | $85.00 |
| 2 cent | Horse & Rider | $265.00 | $50.00 |
| 3 cent | Locomotive | $130.00 | $11.00 |
| 6 cent | Washington | $1,150.00 | $120.00 |
| 10 cent | Shield & Eagle | $800.00 | $70.00 |
| 12 cent | "S.S. Adriatic" | $900.00 | $80.00 |
| 15 cent | Columbus - Type I | $3,500.00 | $350.00 |
| 15 cent | Columbus - Type II | $1,500.00 | $140.00 |
| 24 cent | Declaration of Independence | $3,350.00 | $375.00 |
| 30 cent | Shield - Eagle & Flags | $3,000.00 | $275.00 |
| 90 cent | Lincoln | $4,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
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1875-81 Reissues without Grill
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin - hard white paper | $275.00 | $185.00 |
| 2 cent | Horse & Rider - hard white paper | $365.00 | $275.00 |
| 1 cent | Franklin - Buff - soft porous paper | $140.00 | $130.00 |
| 1 cent | Brown orange (Without Gum) | $200.00 | $120.00 |
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These prices for U.S. stamps are provided as a service to Hobbizine readers. They are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in philatelic publications, and public auction results. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. The value of an individual stamp is dependent on its centering and condition. The prices listed here are for well centered, undamaged stamps. A particularly nice example might sell for more than the amount listed, while a poor copy might be worth less.
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