Annapolis Provisional Stamps
Annapolis is not recognized as an independent, sovereign country with its own postal administration in standard philatelic geography. Therefore, it does not issue its own definitive stamps, as it is historically and currently associated with the postal system of the United States, located in North America.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- United States
History and background
Any stamps bearing the name Annapolis would typically be local issues, provisional markings, or related to historical events within the State of Maryland, rather than representing a distinct national postal entity.
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Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- ANNAPOLIS
How to identify them
- Look for 'ANNAPOLIS' handstamped or printed on envelopes or stamps, often accompanying a U.S. federal stamp or as a provisional marking.
- The 1861 provisional issues are typically crude handstamps or printed labels, often in black ink, on various paper types.
Popular series
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Annapolis Provisional
1861
Issued during the U.S. Civil War due to disruption of federal postal services, these provisional stamps were used locally in Annapolis, Maryland.
Value overview
Typical ranges as orientation, not prices for a particular stamp. Condition, variety and demand decide the value of your copy; for current asking prices, check listings or the app.
- Common stamps
- $50–$200
- Scarce stamps
- $500–$5,000+
Annapolis provisional stamps are rare and highly sought after by collectors of U.S. Civil War era philately and local posts. Values vary significantly based on condition, cancellations, and specific varieties.
Catalogs. Annapolis Provisional stamps are listed in the major world catalogs: Scott, Michel and Stanley Gibbons. Catalog numbers and groupings differ between them; the Stamp Identifier app shows the numbers it can find for your stamp.
Questions about Annapolis Provisional stamps
Annapolis stamps refer primarily to provisional issues from 1861, used during the American Civil War when federal postal services were disrupted. These were local issues, not stamps from an independent postal administration, and served the community of Annapolis, Maryland.
Yes, Annapolis provisional stamps are generally considered valuable due to their rarity and historical significance. Common examples can fetch hundreds of dollars, while rare varieties or well-preserved covers can be worth thousands. Their value is tied to their status as Civil War local posts.
Annapolis stamps are identified by the 'ANNAPOLIS' marking, typically a handstamp or printed label, often found on covers from 1861. They are usually associated with the U.S. Civil War provisional period. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Annapolis provisional stamps are primarily listed in the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers, usually within the section for Confederate States Provisionals or U.S. Local Posts. Other international catalogs like Michel or Stanley Gibbons typically do not cover such specific local U.S. issues.
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