Description: I have for sale a circa 1862 George Washington ten cent United States encased postage stamp issued by the John. Gault. John Gault was an American entrepreneur & inventor who created the encased postage stamp. He received a patent for the encased postage from the U.S. government on August 12, 1862. The encased postage stamps were used as currency for small obligations. This stamp is encased in brass, it is one inch in diameter and in circulated condition, see photos. It does have a dark spot below the right eye. The mica is complete. On the reverse it is stamped PAT AUG 12, 1862 and J. GAULT.
Price: 775 USD
Location: Bedford Hills, New York
End Time: 2024-02-21T16:32:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: brass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
