Just 175,330 1894 50¢ Jefferson stamps were distributed to postmasters nationwide. Years later, U.S. postage stamps were surcharged for use in the Philippines. It had long been thought the inventory of U.S. #260 stamps had been exhausted with the original distribution. However, the surcharged 50¢ Philippines issue appeared on the unwatermarked paper of the 1894 series – meaning a small additional stock had apparently been overlooked. U.S. #260 is very difficult to find in good postally used condition. When found, it frequently commands a significantly higher premium.