Lexington Va Stamps
Lexington, Virginia, is a city located in the Shenandoah Valley region of the Eastern United States. As a municipality within the United States, its postal history is intrinsically linked to the U.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Confederate States of America
About Lexington Va stamps
S. Post Office Department, with stamps reflecting national issues and denominations. The primary language appearing on its postal markings and associated philatelic material is English. While Lexington itself does not issue separate stamps, its postal administration reflects the broader administrative and political history of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States.
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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.
- LEXINGTON VA
How to identify Lexington Va stamps
- Look for a handstamped design, typically in black ink, featuring 'LEXINGTON VA' and a denomination (e.g., '5 CENTS').
- Examine the paper and cancellation for authenticity, as these were locally produced and often crudely applied.
- Be aware that these are not official Confederate government issues, but rather local provisional stamps.
Popular series
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Lexington Va Postmaster Provisional
1861
A single stamp issue, handstamped, created due to the lack of official Confederate stamps at the outbreak of the Civil War.
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
- Not applicable, all issues are rare.
- Scarce stamps
- $5,000–$50,000+
Lexington, VA postmaster provisionals are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors of Confederate States philately. Their value depends heavily on condition, cancellations, and provenance. Forgeries exist, so expert authentication is crucial.
Catalogs. Lexington Va 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 Lexington Va stamps
Lexington Va stamps refer to a rare 'postmaster provisional' stamp issued locally in Lexington, Virginia, during 1861 at the outset of the American Civil War. These were created by the local postmaster to facilitate mail delivery when official Confederate stamps were not yet available.
Yes, Lexington Va postmaster provisional stamps are extremely valuable. They are among the rarest and most historically significant items in Confederate philately, with authentic examples fetching thousands to tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Their rarity and historical context contribute to their high value.
Lexington Va stamps are characterized by their handstamped appearance, typically in black ink, bearing the town name 'LEXINGTON VA' and a denomination like '5 CENTS'. Due to their rarity and value, expert authentication is essential. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Lexington Va postmaster provisional stamps are primarily listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, specifically within the Confederate States of America section under 'Postmasters' Provisionals'. They are generally not found in international catalogs like Michel or Stanley Gibbons, which focus on broader national issues.
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