
~$3M
1861 1c Franklin Z Grill/points down/measures 11x14mm Perf 12
1861
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A quick-guide reference to valuable versions of everyday stamps you might run into- complete with pictures, approximate values, and how to determine if you have the valuable variety shown. If you identify one of these stamps; keep it safe and then contact Big Sky Stamps for next steps you can take to transform your valuable piece of art, into money in the bank.
11 entries

~$3M
1861 1c Franklin Z Grill/points down/measures 11x14mm Perf 12
1861

~$1.5M
1869 Pictorial Issue 24c invert. Center inverted
1869

~$1.5M
1908-Horizontal perf pair of coil stamps. Distinguishable for having perforations on only 2 sides. The Real Value is in the pair.
1908

~$1.4M
1867 15c Z grill. The grill measuring 11x14mm is the distinguishing factor of this rare stamp

~$450K
United States 1918 24-cent airmail stamp depicting the Curtiss JN-4 'Jenny' biplane with the famous inverted center error (Scott #C3a). Carmine rose frame with blue inverted vignette. Perf 11
1918

~$250K
1923-1c Franklin This is a "coil waste" stamp. The valuable version will be perf 11 (not 10.5 like a typical coil stamp) and the face will measure 19 1/4 x 22 1/2mm.

~$125K
1911 3-cent deep violet Washington coil stamp, Perf 12 Vertically
1911

~$45K
1923 Coil Waste Stamp. Perf 11. Face of the stamp measures 19.25x22.5mm
1923

~$22K
A used example is most valuable. 2c Carmine rose (Type II) Perf 11x10 Rotary Press
1919

~$20K
Scott #544. Perf 11, but with rotary coil measurements. Face measures 19 x 22.5mm
1922

~$4K
10-cent yellow Washington coil stamp, Scott #356, Vertical perforation 12 makes this stamp rare and valuable.
1909