Classic Mint U.S. Stamps to 1890: #1-229

FVF Unused, No Gum as issued. 5¢ 1875 Imperforate Franklin Reissue of First U.S. stamp. Slightly different design than #1. Just four-margin example.

VF Unused. No Gum as issued, 10¢ 1875 Imperforate Washington. Reissue of First U.S. stamps(#2). Slightly different design than #2. Very fine, Full 4-margin/frameline example with Philatelic Foundation Certificate.

Extra Fine O.G., One-cent 1851 Imperforate Franklin, Type IV. Fresh, nice example. Wide margins, PSE certificate. Wonderful stamp!

Very Fine O.G., One-cent 1851 Imperforate Franklin, Type IV. Original gum, with some browning, small glazed area. Four ample to wide margins.

Fine LH, One-cent 1851 Imperforate Franklin, Type IV.  Fresh, nice example. Re-cut top line.

FVF no gum. One-cent 1851 Imperforate Franklin, Type IV. Minute margin tear at left bottom. Re-cut top line. PSE certificate. Great example of recutting on top frame line.<br>

VF no gum, . Three-cent 1851 Imperforate Washington. Orange Brown Type II, with inner frameline. Full frameline, Excellent, rich color.

VF LH, . Three-cent 1851 Imperforate Washington. Brownish Carmine, Beautiful, deep color.

FVF NH One-Cent 1857 Franklin Light Blue. Attractive stamp.

FVF hinged. One-Cent 1857 Franklin Deep Blue. Available stamp is nicer than one shown.

Fine O.G. One Cent 1857 Franklin Blue.

FVF no gum, One Cent 1857 Franklin Blue.

FVF Hinged. Three-cent 1857 Dull Red Washington. One short perf bottom right.

FVF Hinged. Three-cent 1857 Dull Red Washington.&nbsp; One short perf bottom right.<br>

FVF Hinged. Three-cent 1857 Dull Red Washington.

Fine Hinged. Three-cent 1857 red-carmine Washington.

VF LH. Three-Cent 1861 Washington deep claret. PSE Certificate.

Fine LH. Three-cent 1857 Dull Red Washington.

VF no gum. Three-cent 1857 Dull Red Washington block of nine with top selvedge. Excellent centering for this very scarce piece. Wonderful reference that shows the tiny margins between the early U.S. issues.

Fine O.G. Five-Cent 1861 Orange Brown Jefferson, Type II, Small thin at top left. Scarce stamp unused.

VF hinged, original gum. Five-Cent 1861 Brown Jefferson, Type II. Great centering, color and freshness. PSE Certificate graded ,VF-80.

VF/XF no gum. Five-Cent 1861 Brown Jefferson, Type II. A beautiful, well centered stamp. PF certificate.

VF LH. Green 10-cent 1859 George Washington type V.

FVF LH. Green 10-cent 1859 George Washington type V.

Fine hinged. 1857 12-cent Black Washington, full frameline. Philateli Foundation certificate.

Fine No gum. 1857 12-cent Black Washington.Light corner crease.<br>

VF O.G., 1860 24-cent Gray Washington. Equal margins top-to-bottom, side-to-side. Good color, deep impression, excellent appearance. Tiny thin spot.

Fine O.G., 1860 24-cent Gray Washington. Just touching at the bottom.

"Fine O.G., 1860 24-cent Gray WashingtonÏ Straight edge at bottom.

FVF, previously hinged. 1860 30-cent orange Franklin. Deep, rich color. Philatelic Foundation Certificate.

Fine, disturbed gum. 30-Cent 1860 Franklin, deep orange.

Fine disturbed gum. 1860 30-cent orange Franklin. Deep, rich color. Philatelic Foundation Certificate.

Average no gum.1860 30-cent orange Franklin.

FVF without gum as issued. 1875 one-cent Blue Washington. Complete design from 1851 issue!

VF without gum as issued. 1875 one-cent Blue Washington. Complete design from 1851 issue! Only 3846 printed. Two PF certificates, graded VF 80.

FVF without gum as issued. 1875 one-cent Blue Washington. Complete design from 1851 issue! Only 3846 printed. Atlas Stamp Company certificate.