1873 Agriculture Dept Card Proof Set (9) O1P4–O9P4 Orange Officials

Offered is a complete 9-stamp set of the 1873 U.S. Department of Agriculture Official Card Proofs, printed on original stiff card stock with bright orange impressions. These are genuine Scott-listed P4 card proofs, highly collectible and increasingly scarce as full matched sets.

Includes all 9 Agriculture denominations (Scott P4):

• O1P4 – 1¢ Franklin
• O2P4 – 2¢ Jackson
• O3P4 – 3¢ Washington
• O4P4 – 6¢ Lincoln
• O5P4 – 10¢ Clay
• O6P4 – 12¢ Webster
• O7P4 – 15¢ Clay
• O8P4 – 24¢ Henry
• O9P4 – 30¢ Hamilton

Condition

• All on original thick card stock
• Strong, clear impressions with vibrant orange color
• Nice margins and consistent appearance across the set
• Typical hinge remnants on the reverse (normal for proofs of this era)
• No creases, tears, thins, or repairs

Background

Issued as part of the 1873 Official Stamp program, card proofs were produced in small quantities and prized for their exceptional printing clarity. Very few complete Agriculture sets remain intact today, making this group especially desirable.