Talbotton Stamps
Talbotton is a municipality located in the state of Georgia, within the Southern United States. As part of the United States, its postal history falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Post Office Department and later the USPS, adhering to the national postal regulations established throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- United States
About Talbotton stamps
Stamps issued for use in Talbotton would feature English as the primary language, consistent with the broader American philatelic tradition. The postal administration reflects the evolution of the US postal system, including periods of pre-federal postal organization and subsequent integration into the national network.
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.
- TALBOTTON GA.
- PAID 5
How to identify Talbotton stamps
- Look for a 5-cent stamp, typically in blue or green, with the inscription 'TALBOTTON GA.' and 'PAID 5'.
- These stamps are handstamped or crudely printed, often on ordinary paper, and may show variations in impression.
- Authenticity is paramount due to extreme rarity; expertization is essential for any purported example.
Popular series
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Talbotton Provisional
1861
A single provisional stamp issued locally during the early days of the American Civil War, before the Confederate States of America established its postal system.
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 known issue)
- Scarce stamps
- $10,000–$50,000+
The Talbotton provisional is extremely rare, with only a handful of examples known to exist. Its value is highly dependent on condition and provenance, making it one of the most sought-after Confederate locals.
Catalogs. Talbotton 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 Talbotton stamps
Talbotton stamps refer to a single provisional issue from Talbotton, Georgia, produced in 1861 at the outset of the American Civil War. These were local stamps used to cover postage before the Confederate States of America established its own postal system.
Yes, Talbotton provisional stamps are exceptionally valuable. They are among the rarest and most highly prized of all Confederate provisional issues, with known examples fetching tens of thousands of dollars at auction due to their historical significance and extreme scarcity.
Talbotton stamps are typically 5-cent issues, often in blue or green, featuring the town name 'TALBOTTON GA.' and 'PAID 5'. They are handstamped or crudely printed. Due to their rarity and high value, authenticating these stamps requires expert philatelic examination. For a first lead, photograph the stamp in the Stamp Identifier app, then confirm the catalog number; valuable stamps deserve an expert opinion.
Talbotton provisional stamps are listed in specialized catalogs focusing on United States and Confederate States philately, most notably the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue under Confederate States Provisionals.
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