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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 1 distinct entries with CPG® values between $315.00 and $420.00. 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 1 distinct entries with CPG® values between $315.00 and $420.00.

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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Drakes Plantation Bitters 1c EP13 (Fr. EP13)
Value Range: $315 - $420
$315 - $420

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