The 6¢ James Garfield stamp was issued in 1903. The stamp saw minimal use compared to the other lower denominations. The most common use for the Garfield stamp was to make-up the 8¢ or 10¢ registry rates. Solo frankings are challenging to find.
Varieties (Scott catalog number):
US Definitive (305)
Philippines Overprint (231)
Common Uses:
Solo Uses:
- 1st class 3 oz letter
- UPU letter rate (1¢ overpayment)
Registered to Sumatra, East Indies.
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