$50.00
The Russell, Morgan & Company of Cincinnati, OH history began in 1867, when printers A.O. Russell and Robert J. Morgan garnered with James M. Armstrong. Initially the company printed placards, labels and circus posters. In 1881 Russell, Morgan & Company commenced playing card production by issuing a range of brands. In 1885 the business was renamed as “Russell & Morgan Printing Company”. In 1891 the company name was changed yet again to “The United States Printing Co.” and then in 1894 “The United States Playing Card Company” was incorporated to hold all the playing card manufacturing operations.
| Catalog Number | RU16d |
|---|---|
| Condition | Used VF |
| Denomination | 5c |
| Paper | Watermarked Paper |
| Number Issued | 1,304,100 |
| Issued | First issued May 26, 1881. Last issued March 22, 1883 |
| Cancel | uncancelled |
| Catalog Value | 30.00 |
