{"product_id":"1866-us-scott-77-15-abraham-lincoln-black-civil-war-era-classic","title":"1866 US Scott #77 — 15¢ Abraham Lincoln, Black — Civil War Era Classic","description":"\u003cp\u003e🇺🇸 1866 US Scott #77 - 15¢ Abraham Lincoln, Black - Civil War Era Classic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor sale is a genuine example of Scott #77, the iconic 1866 15-cent Abraham Lincoln stamp - widely regarded as America's FIRST MOURNING STAMP, issued just one year after Lincoln's assassination in 1865.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📌 STAMP DETAILS:\u003cbr\u003e• Scott Catalog #: 77\u003cbr\u003e• Year Issued: 1866\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: President Abraham Lincoln\u003cbr\u003e• Denomination: 15 Cents\u003cbr\u003e• Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e• Perforation: 12\u003cbr\u003e• Printer: National Bank Note Company\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Used\u003cbr\u003e• Cancel: Grid cancel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📌 CONDITION NOTES:\u003cbr\u003eThe stamp is sound with no thins, tears, or creases. Centering is average-to-better, which is notable as this issue is famously difficult to find well-centered. Clean reverse. Please note: there is one pulled\/short perforation tooth in the lower left corner, as shown clearly in the photos. This defect is reflected in the price.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e📌 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003cbr\u003eThis stamp holds a unique place in American philatelic history. Issued in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, the 15¢ Lincoln black is considered the first U.S. presidential mourning stamp. Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 - this stamp followed just one year later in 1866. It is a tangible piece of American history from one of the most dramatic chapters in the nation's story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe try to name any major flaws in the description that may not be obvious from the images but there could be unobserved or minor flaws that go unnamed so please look closely at scans!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny catalog prices specified in the title of this listing are from the current Scott catalog.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item(s) shown in the photo is an unmodified image of the exact item the buyer will receive unless otherwise noted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor international shipments similar size\/weight items ship free if you pay postage for this one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease use scans to verify any suggested Scott # as sometimes mistakes are made. If you notice an error please let us know so it can be corrected.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem will be shipped with plastic wrapping and cardboard to help guard against shipping damage or water damage. No hassle returns available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered by Vegas Stamps and Hobbies, Inc. Of Saint Petersburg, FL. Please let us know if there are any problems with your order and\/or if you are not fully satisfied for any reason. If there is a problem we appreciate the chance to make it right for you so you can provide us +++ feedback which we will also do for you! Thank you for your consideration!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePictures sell!\u003cbr\u003eAuctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. 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