Madison Court House Stamps
Madison Court House is not recognized as a sovereign country with an independent postal administration in standard philatelic or geographical databases. Therefore, it lacks a distinct postal history, geographical region, or linguistic environment for stamp issuance.
- 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
Any postal markings associated with a location named Madison Court House would typically fall under the jurisdiction of the larger nation in which it is situated. Without further context, a specific philatelic description cannot be accurately provided.
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
- MADISON C.H. VA.
- JUL 10
How to identify them
- Look for a handstamped 'PAID' in a circle, often in red, with 'MADISON C.H. VA.' and the date 'JUL 10' or similar, applied to a 3-cent U.S. stamp (usually Scott #26 or #27).
- Authenticity is paramount due to extreme rarity; expertization is essential for any purported example.
Popular series
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Provisional Postmaster's Stamp
1861
A single provisional stamp issued by the postmaster of Madison Court House during the early days of the Confederate States of America, before CSA general issues were widely available.
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 (no common stamps)
- Scarce stamps
- $5,000–$20,000+
The Madison Court House provisional is exceedingly rare, with only a handful of known examples. Its value is highly dependent on condition, provenance, and whether it is on or off cover. It is considered a major rarity in Confederate philately.
Catalogs. Madison Court House 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 Madison Court House stamps
Madison Court House stamps refer to a provisional postmaster's stamp issued in Madison Court House, Virginia, in 1861, during the American Civil War. It was created by the local postmaster to frank mail after the secession of Virginia from the Union, but before official Confederate stamps were readily available. It typically consists of a handstamped marking applied to a U.S. 3-cent stamp.
Yes, Madison Court House provisional stamps are among the most valuable and rare items in Confederate philately. With only a very small number of examples known to exist, their value can range from $5,000 to well over $20,000, depending on condition, type of U.S. stamp used, and whether it is on cover. They are highly sought after by specialist collectors.
Identifying a Madison Court House provisional involves looking for a specific circular handstamp, usually in red, reading 'PAID' and 'MADISON C.H. VA.' along with a date, applied to a U.S. 3-cent stamp (typically Scott #26 or #27). Due to their extreme rarity and value, expert authentication by a recognized philatelic organization is absolutely crucial. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Madison Court House provisional stamps are listed in specialized catalogs focusing on Confederate States philately, most notably the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. They are typically found under the Confederate States Postmasters' Provisionals section.
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