Macon (Confederate States Local) Stamps
Macon is not recognized as a sovereign country with its own postal administration or stamp-issuing authority in standard philatelic geography. Therefore, it lacks a distinct postal history separate from the larger political entity it belongs to, which would determine the language and currency appearing on any local postal markings.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- Confederate States of America
History and background
Without a defined geographical location or political status, a description based on established philatelic criteria cannot be provided for "Macon" as an independent issuing entity.
Further reading: Wikipedia
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- PAID 5 CENTS
- POST OFFICE
How to identify them
- Look for 'MACON, GA.' at the top and 'PAID 5 CENTS' at the bottom, with 'POST OFFICE' in the center.
- The stamp is typically black ink on buff-colored paper, though shades can vary.
- Authenticity is paramount; expertization is required due to numerous forgeries and facsimiles.
Popular series
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Macon Postmaster Provisional
1861
A single stamp issue, a 5-cent black on buff paper, issued by the postmaster of Macon, Georgia, during the early days of the American Civil War due to a shortage of official Confederate stamps.
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
- N/A (only one issue, all are rare)
- Scarce stamps
- $10,000–$50,000+
The Macon Postmaster Provisional is exceedingly rare and highly sought after by collectors of Confederate States philately. Its value depends heavily on condition, cancellations, and provenance.
Catalogs. Macon (Confederate States Local) 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 Macon (Confederate States Local) stamps
Macon stamps refer to a single postmaster provisional stamp issued in Macon, Georgia, in 1861 during the American Civil War. These were local stamps created by the postmaster due to a temporary shortage of official Confederate States of America stamps.
Yes, Macon stamps are extremely valuable. As a rare postmaster provisional from the Confederate States, genuine examples can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction, making them highly prized by philatelists.
Macon stamps are identified by their distinctive design: 'MACON, GA.' at the top, 'PAID 5 CENTS' at the bottom, and 'POST OFFICE' in the center, typically printed in black on buff paper. Due to their rarity and value, expert authentication is crucial. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Macon stamps are primarily listed in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, specifically within the Confederate States of America section under 'Postmaster Provisionals'.
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