Tullahoma Provisional Stamps
Tullahoma is a city located in the state of Tennessee, within the Southeastern United States. As a municipality within the United States, its postal services have historically been governed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and its predecessors, adhering to the national postal regulations and currency.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- United States
History and background
Stamps issued for use in Tullahoma would feature English as the primary language, consistent with the broader American postal system. The city's postal history is therefore intrinsically linked to the development and administrative changes of the USPS rather than independent national postal administration.
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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.
- TULLAHOMA
How to identify them
- Look for the distinctive 'TULLAHOMA' handstamp or manuscript marking on covers or stamps.
- These are provisional issues, often crude in appearance, and typically found on covers from 1861.
- Authentication by an expert is highly recommended due to rarity and potential for forgeries.
Popular series
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Tullahoma Provisional
1861
Issued during the early days of the American Civil War, these provisional stamps were created by the local postmaster due to the disruption of federal postal services.
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–$500
- Scarce stamps
- $1,000–$10,000+
The value of Tullahoma provisional stamps is highly dependent on condition, cancellation, and specific variety. As they are rare local issues from the Civil War era, even common examples command significant prices. Authenticity is a major factor.
Catalogs. Tullahoma 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 Tullahoma Provisional stamps
Tullahoma stamps refer to provisional postal issues from the city of Tullahoma, Tennessee, during the early period of the American Civil War in 1861. These were local issues created by the postmaster to maintain mail service when federal postal operations were disrupted.
Yes, Tullahoma provisional stamps are considered highly valuable due to their rarity and historical significance as Civil War local issues. Common examples can fetch hundreds of dollars, while rare varieties or those on cover can be worth thousands. Their value is heavily influenced by condition, cancellation, and authenticity.
Tullahoma stamps are identified by their 'TULLAHOMA' handstamp or manuscript marking, typically applied to covers or sometimes directly on stamps. They are provisional issues from 1861. Due to their rarity and the existence of forgeries, 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.
Tullahoma provisional stamps are primarily listed in specialized catalogs focusing on United States local posts and Confederate States postal history, most notably the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. They are generally not found in international catalogs like Michel or Stanley Gibbons, which focus on national issues.
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