USA STAMP, 1869, Eagle and shield 10 ¢ - Orange, yellowish Orange, G GRILL

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Used

Centering

VF

Stamp Format

Single

Topic

Animals - Birds

Year of Issue

1869

Item Description

USA STAMP, 1869, Eagle and shield 10 ¢ - Orange, yellowish Orange, G GRILL

In spite of the negative reaction, the 1869 Pictorials were historic. They were the first US stamps to feature something other than the bust or head of a famous American leader. They were also the first bi-color stamps. Printing with two colors required the stamps to be run through the press twice; once, to print the vignette (center design), and then again, to print the frame.
Carelessness in merging the two impressions resulted in the rare inverts. Instead of an inverted center, the stamp actually has an inverted frame, since the center design was printed first. The 30 ¢ Shield and Eagle with inverted flags is the rarest of the 1869 inverts. The least obvious of the three, it was the last to be discovered.

The 1869 Pictorials are also the only stamps that feature the “G” grill. In an effort to prevent the reuse of postage stamps, Charles F. Steele invented a device that “grilled” stamps. When the rollers were run over paper, its fibers were broken, leaving a pattern on the paper. Different patterns of grills were used during stamp production and were later identified by a letter. The stamps in this series are the only ones with the “G” pattern on them.

The Pictorials were printed in limited numbers, but they were planned to be produced over a four-year period. Because of their unpopularity, they were removed from sale within a year.
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Thank you for your interest in our stamps. We are based in Europe, which means that transport abroad is more expensive. The price of transport is standard 15, -usd. All marketplaces and auction houses require a so-called tracking number, legislation requires a customs declaration and all this requires air and recommended transport. We are aware of this, which is why orders over $ 1,000 are free and through DHL. If you purchase more than one item, you will not be charged any additional fees.

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