Uniontown (Local Post) Stamps
Uniontown, a name historically associated with various localities, lacks a singular, globally recognized sovereign entity for philatelic classification. Without a specific sovereign nation or defined territory attached to this identifier, its postal history cannot be definitively placed within a continent or colonial framework.
- Issued stamps
- 1861–1861
- Region
- Americas, North America
- Currency
- USD
- Languages
- English
- Issuer type
- Local postal administration
- Part of
- United States
History and background
Consequently, the linguistic environment and administrative transitions relevant to stamp issuance remain indeterminate for this designation alone.
Inscriptions to look for
Words printed on the stamp that point to this issuer. Search any of them in the issuer directory.
- UNIONTOWN
- PAID
How to identify them
- Look for 'UNIONTOWN' handstamped or printed on cover, often with a 'PAID' marking and denomination.
- Verify the postmark date (1861) and location (Uniontown, Alabama).
- Authenticity is paramount; expertization is highly recommended due to counterfeits.
Popular series
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Uniontown, Alabama Provisional
1861
Issued by the postmaster of Uniontown, Alabama, during the Confederate postal disruptions, these provisional stamps are highly sought after by collectors of Confederate and local post material.
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–$50,000+
Uniontown provisional stamps are exceedingly rare and valuable, with prices depending heavily on condition, cancellations, and specific varieties. They are considered major rarities in Confederate philately.
Catalogs. Uniontown (Local Post) 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 Uniontown (Local Post) stamps
Uniontown stamps refer to provisional postal issues from Uniontown, Alabama, used briefly in 1861 during the American Civil War. These were local stamps created by the postmaster to maintain mail service when regular Confederate stamps were not yet available or in short supply.
Yes, Uniontown provisional stamps are among the most valuable and rare items in Confederate philately. Their extreme scarcity and historical significance mean they can fetch prices ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on their condition and specific characteristics.
Identifying Uniontown stamps requires careful examination for the 'UNIONTOWN' marking, often accompanied by 'PAID' and a denomination, typically on a cover. The postmark should clearly indicate Uniontown, Alabama, and a date in 1861. Due to their rarity and value, expert authentication is crucial. A photo in the Stamp Identifier app gives a first identification; check the catalog number in a specialised catalog before relying on it.
Uniontown provisional stamps are primarily listed in specialized catalogs focusing on United States and Confederate States philately, most notably the Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps and Covers. They are generally not found in general world catalogs like Michel or Stanley Gibbons.
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