1863 10c Jefferson Davis, Confederate States, Blue, Soft Paper, Die A with Frame Line, Archer & Daly

Own a Genuine Confederate States of America Stamp Imagine owning a stamp directly linked to the historic events of the Civil War. Artifacts of the Confederacy are scarce. Now you can put it, along with all the history it represents, into your collection. Hold History in Your Hands… As you know, when the Civil war erupted after the attack on Ft. Sumter, all postal services to the South were discontinued. And all U.S. stamps were demonetized to prevent the South from using them. New stamps were issued so that old stockpiles of US stamps couldn’t be used. Owning an artifact from the turbulent period between 1861 and 1865 brings those events into sharper focus. It’s truly like holding history in your hands. Now’s the time to acquire a Confederate Stamp for your collection Sometimes I’m struck by the fact that these fragile old pieces of history have survived the Civil War. And the over 160 years that have passed since they were issued. Luckily, many caring hands have preserved them for us collectors. Isn’t it time for you to become the next in line to safeguard one of these scarce old treasures in your collection? John Archer lured from American Bank Note Company by a South desperate for quality! Unlike the North, the Confederate states of America lacked the means to produce finely engraved stamps. Inferior stamps were printed by stone lithography and typography until engraver John Archer was successfully recruited by the CSA. He engraved the first three of four new 10c blue stamps bearing the profile of President of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis. The first stamp (#CSA 9) bore a strong resemblance to Abraham Lincoln. Some think Davis’ wife wasn’t happy with the image and wanted a new version. #CSA10 was issued shortly after, but more likely because the original copper plate wore out, rather than Mrs. Davis’ wishes. The new stamp also made a needed change for postal workers. The “TEN” written denomination was replaced with the numeral 10. That made it easier and quicker to know the denomination when handling large quantities of mail. The image on #CSA10 looks less like President Lincoln and more like Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Put a scarce, authentic artifact of Civil War history in your collection now with a Confederate States of America stamp. And do it now before the small number we have in stock today are gone. Just call and speak with one of our friendly Customer Service Representatives. They’ll be happy to arrange affordable, interest-free time payments to make it easier than ever for you to own this historic postage stamp.

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