USA Stamp 1870/74 15c – Webster Sc. 152 – value $210 – Used
The 15¢ Daniel Webster stamp from the 1870-1874 period is part of the famous “Bank Note” Issue, known for its intricate engraving and multiple printings by different companies.
Here are the key details for the 15-cent Daniel Webster stamp from this era:
🇺🇸 15¢ Daniel Webster (Bank Note Issue)
| Feature | Details |
| Denomination | 15 Cents |
| Portrait | Daniel Webster (1782–1852), a prominent American statesman, orator, and two-time Secretary of State. |
| Color | Orange or Bright Orange (sometimes called Red-Orange in later printings). |
| Printing Companies | The series was produced by three successive companies, which leads to different varieties: 1. National Bank Note Company (1870-1871) 2. Continental Bank Note Company (1873-1878) 3. American Bank Note Company (1879-1883) |
| Perforation | Generally Perforated 12 (Perf. 12). |
| Printing Method | Engraved (Flat Plate). |
🔍 Key Varieties and Scott Catalog Numbers
The major distinction among the stamps issued between 1870 and 1874 comes down to the printer and the presence of a grill, a small, waffle-like embossing applied to the paper to prevent reuse.
1. National Bank Note Co. (1870-1871)
- Scott #141 (The “Grilled” Variety):
- Feature: Has a Grill (usually an “H” or “I” grill type).
- Paper: Hard paper.
- Note: The presence of the grill makes this an earlier and much scarcer, more valuable variety.
- Scott #152 (The “No Grill” Variety):
- Feature: Without a Grill. This is the most common variety from the 1870 series.
- Paper: Hard paper.
- Color: Bright Orange.
2. Continental Bank Note Co. (1873-1878)
- Scott #160 (The “Secret Mark” Variety):
- Feature: Without a Grill and distinguishable by a “Secret Mark” added to the plate by Continental to identify their printing.
- Secret Mark: On the 15¢ Webster, the mark is a small V-shaped cut in the outline of the lower-left scroll containing the “15” value. This mark is essential for identification.
- Paper: Hard paper.
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