United States Stamp Values
1879-87 American Banknote - Soft Paper
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin - dark ultramarine | $115.00 | $2.40 |
| 2 cent | Jackson - vermilion | $50.00 | $1.65 |
| 3 cent | Washington - green | $37.50 | $0.45 |
| 5 cent | Taylor - blue | $200.00 | $7.75 |
| 6 cent | Lincoln - pink | $375.00 | $13.50 |
| 10 cent | Lincoln - brown - no secret mark | $1,200.00 | $16.00 |
| 10 cent | Lincoln - brown - secret mark | $900.00 | $16.00 |
| 15 cent | Webster - red orange | $130.00 | $13.00 |
| 30 cent | Hamilton - full black | $400.00 | $37.50 |
| 90 cent | Perry - carmine | $900.00 | $170.00 |
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1882 New Design
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 5 cent | Garfield - yellow brown | $115.00 | $5.00 |
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1881-82 Re-engraved
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin - gray blue | $25.00 | $0.55 |
| 3 cent | Washington - blue green | $27.50 | $0.35 |
| 6 cent | Lincoln - rose | $200.00 | $55.00 |
| 6 cent | Brown red | $185.00 | $80.00 |
| 10 cent | Jefferson - brown | $55.00 | $3.50 |
| 10 cent | Jefferson - black brown | $800.00 | $150.00 |
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1883-87 New Designs
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 cent | Washington - red brown | $16.50 | $0.35 |
| 4 cent | Jackson - blue green | $115.00 | $11.00 |
| 1 cent | Franklin - ultramarine | $42.50 | $1.15 |
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1887-88 New Colors
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 2 cent | Washington - green | $16.50 | $0.30 |
| 3 cent | Washington - vermilion | $25.00 | $31.50 |
| 4 cent | Jackson - carmine | $90.00 | $11.00 |
| 5 cent | Garfield - indigo | $95.00 | $8.00 |
| 30 cent | Hamilton - orange brown | $160.00 | $65.00 |
| 90 cent | Perry - purple | $450.00 | $135.00 |
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1890-93 Regular Issue
| Denom. | Description | Mint | Used |
| 1 cent | Franklin - dull blue | $40.00 | $0.60 |
| 2 cent | Washington - lake | $325.00 | $1.50 |
| 2 cent | Washington - carmine | $40.00 | $0.55 |
| 2 cent | Cap on left "2" | $200.00 | $9.00 |
| 2 cent | Cap on both "2's" | $875.00 | $25.00 |
| 3 cent | Jackson - purple | $120.00 | $6.25 |
| 4 cent | Lincoln - dark brown | $150.00 | $3.75 |
| 5 cent | Grant - chocolate | $135.00 | $3.75 |
| 6 cent | Garfield - brown red | $120.00 | $19.50 |
| 8 cent | Sherman - lilac | $95.00 | $11.75 |
| 10 cent | Webster - green | $300.00 | $3.75 |
| 15 cent | Clay - indigo | $375.00 | $21.75 |
| 30 cent | Jefferson - black | $600.00 | $27.50 |
| 90 cent | Perry - orange | $950.00 | $110.00 |
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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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