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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 1-Cent Encased Postage Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 36 distinct entries with CPG® values between $315.00 and $30,000.00. Postage stamps encased in a brassy-metal housing were invented by A.M. Gault in 1861 to alleviate a

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 1-Cent Encased Postage Stamps series of Encased Postage in the U.S. Currency contains 36 distinct entries with CPG® values between $315.00 and $30,000.00.

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, New York 1c EP1 (Fr. EP1)
Aerated Bread Co, New York 1c EP1 (Fr. EP1)
Value Range: $3,150 - $4,200
$3,150 - $4,200
Ayers Cathartic Pills 1c EP2 (Fr. EP2)
Ayers Cathartic Pills 1c EP2 (Fr. EP2)
Value Range: $360 - $480
$360 - $480
Take Ayers Pills 1c EP3 (Fr. EP3)
Take Ayers Pills 1c EP3 (Fr. EP3)
Value Range: $315 - $420
$315 - $420
Ayers Sarsaparilla 1c EP4, Small AYERS (Fr. EP4)
Ayers Sarsaparilla 1c EP4, Small AYERS (Fr. EP4)
Value Range: $450 - $600
$450 - $600
Ayers Sarsaparilla 1c EP4a, Medium AYERS (Fr. EP4a)
Ayers Sarsaparilla 1c EP4a, Medium AYERS (Fr. EP4a)
Value Range: $450 - $600
$450 - $600
Bailey & Co. 1c EP5, Philadelphia (Fr. EP5)
Bailey & Co. 1c EP5, Philadelphia (Fr. EP5)
Value Range: $1,800 - $2,400
$1,800 - $2,400
Bates, Joseph L., Boston 1c EP 6, Fancy Goods (2 words) (Fr. EP6)
Bates, Joseph L., Boston 1c EP 6, Fancy Goods (2 words) (Fr. EP6)
Value Range: $675 - $900
$675 - $900
Bates, Joseph L., Boston 1c EP6a, Fancygoods (1 word) (Fr. EP6a)
Bates, Joseph L., Boston 1c EP6a, Fancygoods (1 word) (Fr. EP6a)
Value Range: $720 - $960
$720 - $960
Browns Bronchial Troches 1c EP7 (Fr. EP7)
Browns Bronchial Troches 1c EP7 (Fr. EP7)
Value Range: $2,250 - $3,000
$2,250 - $3,000
Buhl, F. & Co., Detroit 1c EP8 (Fr. EP8)
Buhl, F. & Co., Detroit 1c EP8 (Fr. EP8)
Value Range: $2,700 - $3,600
$2,700 - $3,600
Burnetts Cocoaine Kalliston 1c EP9 (Fr. EP9)
Burnetts Cocoaine Kalliston 1c EP9 (Fr. EP9)
Value Range: $720 - $960
$720 - $960
Burnetts Cooking Extracts 1c EP10 (Fr. EP10)
Burnetts Cooking Extracts 1c EP10 (Fr. EP10)
Value Range: $585 - $780
$585 - $780
Claflin, A.M ., Hopkinton, R.I. 1c EP11 (Fr. EP11)
Claflin, A.M ., Hopkinton, R.I. 1c EP11 (Fr. EP11)
Value Range: $9,900 - $13,200
$9,900 - $13,200
Dougan, New York 1c EP12 (Fr. EP12)
Dougan, New York 1c EP12 (Fr. EP12)
Value Range: $1,800 - $2,400
$1,800 - $2,400
Drakes Plantation Bitters 1c EP13 (Fr. EP13)
Drakes Plantation Bitters 1c EP13 (Fr. EP13)
Value Range: $315 - $420
$315 - $420

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Ellis, McAlpin & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP13a (Fr. EP13a)
Ellis, McAlpin & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP13a (Fr. EP13a)
Value Range: $22,500 - $30,000
$22,500 - $30,000
Evans, c.c. 1c EP14 (Fr. EP14)
Evans, c.c. 1c EP14 (Fr. EP14)
Value Range: $1,350 - $1,800
$1,350 - $1,800
Cage Brothers & Drake, Chicago 1c EP15 (Fr. EP15)
Cage Brothers & Drake, Chicago 1c EP15 (Fr. EP15)
Value Range: $1,575 - $2,100
$1,575 - $2,100
Gault, J. 1c EP1 6, Plain frame (Fr. EP1 6)
Gault, J. 1c EP1 6, Plain frame (Fr. EP1 6)
Value Range: $1,125 - $1,500
$1,125 - $1,500
Gault, J. 1c EP17, Ribbed frame (Fr. EP17)
Gault, J. 1c EP17, Ribbed frame (Fr. EP17)
Value Range: $7,200 - $9,600
$7,200 - $9,600
Hopkins, L.C. & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP17a (Fr. EP17a)
Hopkins, L.C. & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP17a (Fr. EP17a)
Value Range: $7,200 - $9,600
$7,200 - $9,600
Hunt & Nash, Irving House, N.Y. 1c EP18 (Fr. EP18)
Hunt & Nash, Irving House, N.Y. 1c EP18 (Fr. EP18)
Value Range: $7,200 - $9,600
$7,200 - $9,600
Kirkpatrick & Gault, N.Y. 1c EP19 (Fr. EP19)
Kirkpatrick & Gault, N.Y. 1c EP19 (Fr. EP19)
Value Range: $1,125 - $1,500
$1,125 - $1,500
Lord and Taylor, N.Y. 1c EP20 (Fr. EP20)
Lord and Taylor, N.Y. 1c EP20 (Fr. EP20)
Value Range: $1,575 - $2,100
$1,575 - $2,100
Mendums Family Wine Emporium, N.Y. 1c EP21 (Fr. EP21)
Mendums Family Wine Emporium, N.Y. 1c EP21 (Fr. EP21)
Value Range: $675 - $900
$675 - $900
Miles, B.F. John W., Chicago 1c EP22 (Fr. EP22)
Miles, B.F. John W., Chicago 1c EP22 (Fr. EP22)
Value Range: $22,500 - $30,000
$22,500 - $30,000
Norris, John W., Chicago 1c EP23 (Fr. EP23)
Norris, John W., Chicago 1c EP23 (Fr. EP23)
Value Range: $2,250 - $3,000
$2,250 - $3,000
North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c EP24, Straight inscription (Fr. EP24)
North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c EP24, Straight inscription (Fr. EP24)
Value Range: $540 - $720
$540 - $720
North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c EP24a, Curved inscription (Fr. EP24a)
North American Life Insurance Co., N.Y. 1c EP24a, Curved inscription (Fr. EP24a)
Value Range: $720 - $960
$720 - $960
Pearce, Tolle & Holton, Cincinnati 1c EP24b (Fr. EP24b)
Pearce, Tolle & Holton, Cincinnati 1c EP24b (Fr. EP24b)
Value Range: $7,200 - $9,600
$7,200 - $9,600

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Schapker & Bussing, Evansville, Ind. 1c EP25 (Fr. EP25)
Schapker & Bussing, Evansville, Ind. 1c EP25 (Fr. EP25)
Value Range: $4,500 - $6,000
$4,500 - $6,000
Shillito, John & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP26 (Fr. EP26)
Shillito, John & Co., Cincinnati 1c EP26 (Fr. EP26)
Value Range: $1,575 - $2,100
$1,575 - $2,100
Steinfeld, S., N.Y. 1c EP27 (Fr. EP27)
Steinfeld, S., N.Y. 1c EP27 (Fr. EP27)
Value Range: $1,800 - $2,400
$1,800 - $2,400
Taylor N.C. & Co., Philadelphia 1c EP28 (Fr. EP28)
Taylor N.C. & Co., Philadelphia 1c EP28 (Fr. EP28)
Value Range: $1,800 - $2,400
$1,800 - $2,400
Weir & Larminie, Montreal, Canada 1c EP29 (Fr. EP29)
Weir & Larminie, Montreal, Canada 1c EP29 (Fr. EP29)
Value Range: $2,025 - $2,700
$2,025 - $2,700
White the Hatter, N.Y. 1c EP30 (Fr. EP30)
White the Hatter, N.Y. 1c EP30 (Fr. EP30)
Value Range: $1,800 - $2,400
$1,800 - $2,400

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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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