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The 5-Cent Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 45 distinct entries.
Postage stamps encased in a brassy-metal housing were invented by A.M. Gault in 1861 to alleviate a severe shortage of coinage. They were issued only in 1861 by a handful of private businesses. A piece of mica (clear plastic) was used to protect the stamp in its frame. A small number of these fascinating paper money-token crossover items survive today and very few in top quality condition. This is a collectible worthy of greater attention as values have not been well defined for items of superior condition.

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Aerated Bread Co., N.Y. 5c (Fr. EP59a)
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Ayers Cathartic Pills 5c Short Arrows (Fr. EP60)
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Ayers Cathartic Pills 5c Long Arrows (Fr. EP60a)
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Take Ayers Pills 5c Plain Frame (Fr. EP61)
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Take Ayers Pills 5c Ribbed Frame (Fr. EP62)
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Ayers Sarsaparilla 5c Medium AYERS (Fr. EP63)
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Ayers Sarsaparilla 5c Large AYERS (Fr. EP63a)
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Bailey & Co., Philadelphia 5c (Fr. EP64)
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Bates, Joseph L., Boston 5c Plain Frame (Fr. EP65)
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Bates, Joseph L., Boston 5c Ribbed Frame, Fancy Goods (2 words) (Fr. EP66)
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Bates, Joseph L., Boston 5c Ribbed Frame, Fancygoods (1 word) (Fr. EP66a)
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Browns Bronchial Troches 5c (Fr. EP67)
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Buhl, F. & Co., Detroit 5c (Fr. EP68)
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Burnetts Cocoaine Kalliston 5c (Fr. EP69)
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Burnetts Cooking Extracts 5c (Fr. EP70)
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Claflin, A.M., Hopkinton, R.l. 5c (Fr. EP71)
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Cook, H.A., Evansville, Ind. 5c (Fr. EP72)
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Dougan, Hatter, N.Y. 5c (Fr. EP73)
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Drakes Plantation Bitters 5c Plain Frame (Fr. EP74)
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Drakes Plantation Bitters 5c Ribbed Frame (Fr. EP75)
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Ellis, McAlpin & Co., Cincinnati 5c (Fr. EP76)
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Evans, G.G. 5c (Fr. EP76a)
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Gage Brothers & Drake, Chicago 5c (Fr. EP77)
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Gault, J. 5c Plain Frame (Fr. EP78)
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Gault, J. 5c Ribbed Frame (Fr. EP79)
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Hopkins, L.C. & Co., Cincinnati 5c (Fr. EP80)
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Hunt & Nash, Irving House, N.Y. 5c Plain Frame (Fr. EP81)
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Hunt & Nash, Irving House, N.Y. 5c Ribbed Frame (Fr. EP82)
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Kirkpatrick & Gault, N.Y 5c Brown-colored stamp (Fr. EP83)
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Kirkpatrick & Gault, N.Y 5c Buff (yellow-brown) colored stamp (Fr. EP83a)
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Lord & Taylor, N.Y 5c (Fr. EP84)
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Mendums Family Wine Emporium, N.Y. 5c (Fr. EP85)
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Miles, B.F., Peoria 5c (Fr. EP86)
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Norris, John W., Chicago 5c (Fr. EP87)
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North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 5c Plain frame, straight inscription (Fr. EP88)
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North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 5c Ribbed Frame (Fr. EP88a)
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North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 5c Plain frame, curved inscription (Fr. EP88b)
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Pearce, Tolle & Holton, Cincinnati 5c (Fr. EP89)
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Sands Ale 5c (Fr. EP90)
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Schapker & Bussing, Evansville, Ind. 5c (Fr. EP91)
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Shillito, John & Co., Cincinnati 5c (Fr. EP92)
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Steinfeld, S., N.Y. 5c (Fr. EP93)
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Taylor, N.G. & Co., Philadelphia 5c (Fr. EP93a)
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Weir & Larminie, Montreal, Canada 5c (Fr. EP94)
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White the Hatter, N.Y. 5c (Fr. EP95)
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The 5-Cent Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 45 distinct entries.
Postage stamps encased in a brassy-metal housing were invented by A.M. Gault in 1861 to alleviate a severe shortage of coinage. They were issued only in 1861 by a handful of private businesses. A piece of mica (clear plastic) was used to protect the stamp in its frame. A small number of these fascinating paper money-token crossover items survive today and very few in top quality condition. This is a collectible worthy of greater attention as values have not been well defined for items of superior condition.

Catalog Detail

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The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

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