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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):

Common Uses:

• To make-up multiple rates

Solo Uses:

• 1st class 3 oz letter
• UPU letter rate (1¢ overpayment)
  
  

  Registered to Sumatra, East Indies.

Favorite Covers:

• Pair on cover
• Registered to Sumatra
• National Live Stock Commission Co. solo franking.