Please read the full description for a detailed explanation. Up for sale is US 30 cent Scott #121, the “Shield, Eagle and Flag” stamp from the 1st Pictorial Issue, issued in 1869. This stamp is in Used condition with Very Fine centering at least – which is. For this notoriously poorly centered series, with a beautiful fancy cancel, and has no faults the mark on the back does. Appear to be a crease. Looking stamp with excellent color and detail, especially for a stamp of its age. This stamp is a cornerstone of any advanced US collection and would be considered an asset to any collection. Unlike sellers you may have encountered, I will not intentionally misrepresent any stamp that I sell. Please check out the. Stamps make an excellent investment in this uncertain and volatile time. Their value has historically increased steadily over time, irrespective of the vicissitudes of global economic conditions. I always try to make my listings as accurate and complete as possible. I also strive to always include a scan of the gum side of the stamps, unless the market value of the stamps does not warrant it – even when including the back side scan is not to my advantage. I do this because I want my buyers to know exactly what they are getting beforehand, and because I understand that being honest and having a reputation for being so pays more than trying to cheat my buyers. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.