5c Jefferson Davis single
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1861
Issuing entity
Confederate States of America5c Jefferson Davis single — postage stamp in the Smithsonian National Postal Museum collection (object 2005.2004.1506), catalogued by the museum as Scott CSA 1c. Dated by the museum: 1861. Medium: paper; Ink (olive green)/ lithography; gum.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
5-cent olive green, Stone A or B. Stones A or B were the first stones used for this the first general issue of the Confederacy and are characterized by sharp clear impressions.
Physical characteristics
- Medium
- paper; Ink (olive green)/ lithography; gum
- Dimensions
- Height x Width: 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. (2.86 x 2.22 cm)
Identification
- Place
- Confederate States of America
- Topic
- National Stamp Collection
- Date recorded
- 1861
- Museum object number
- 2005.2004.1506
- Museum classification
- Postage Stamps
Catalogue references
- ScottCSA 1c
Research required
- Research required: this record describes a single museum example; confirm perforation, watermark, printing and variety details against philatelic references.