Rare vintage US stamps from 1861 - 1870

A Legacy of the Civil War Era This hand-curated archive features rare, authentic postage stamps from one of the most significant decades in American history: 1861 to 1870. Spanning the years of the American Civil War and the early Reconstruction era, these artifacts showcase the classic portraits of founding fathers and national leaders, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. These stamps represent the peak of 19th-century steel-plate engraving and the expansion of the United States Postal Service during a time of national transformation.

Archive Features:

• 100% Authentic: Original 19th-century US postage stamps—strictly no digital reproductions or modern prints.

• Philatelic Significance: A curated selection from the iconic 1861 and 1869 pictorial series, including early definitive issues that define classical American philately.

• Historical Record: A foundational addition for collectors of American history, capturing the heritage of the United States through its primary postal artifacts of the mid-1800s.

Every set is unique and includes our guarantee of authenticity. Shipped worldwide from the UK.

Set1:AlexHam £99
1870 black Without grill
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804), Founding Father of the U.S.
Set2:AnJackson_1 £25
1863 without grill
Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Set3:AnJackson_2 £10
1870
Andrew Jackson, 1767-1845
Set4:CmdrOliver £25
Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry (1785-1819)
Set5:DanWebster £20
1870
Daniel Webster (1782-1852), former United States Senator
Set6:GW_1_green £20
1861 Green
George Washington (1732-1799), first President of the U.S.A.
Set7:GW_2_rose £20
1861 Rose
George Washington (1732-1799), first President of the U.S.A.
Set8:GW3_Grill £80
George Washington - With Grill
Michel US 21W
George Washington (1732-1799), first President of the U.S.A.
Set9:GW4_Grill £50