Scotts #62B US stamps

#62B - 1861 10¢ First Design

10¢
Dark green or dark yellow green
TYPE I

Printing Method: Engraved
Printer: National Bank Note Co.
Subject: George Washington
Plate #: 4
Number issued: 500,000
Perforations: 12
Scott #: 62B
Earliest date of use: September 17th, 1861

Value

Used
$400 - $1,300
No postmark with gum (MH)
$3,500 - $17,500
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
No sales recorded

Earliest Date of Use

The earliest recorded date of use, September 17th, 1861

This stamp was originally produced as a sample for the Post Office Department, upon approval it was issued on August 16th, 1861. It was first placed on sale at Baltimore and NY, NY P.O.'s the following day.

Plate Numbers

#62B was issued with the following plate number

Number and engravers imprint
4

Identifying #62B

Type I (62B) - The outer oval frame line above “U.S. POSTAGE” is NOT present. The background around the stars is filled in, and the shadows around the stars are less prominent.

Type II (other 10¢) - There is an additional bit of scrollwork above the center the edge of the frame design.