Thomas Jefferson, 1 cent, Famous Americans Issue

Name: Thomas Jefferson, 1 cent, Famous Americans Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1940 · 1¢

This stamp features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence. The design is based on a bust by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. It was part of the extensive 1940 'Famous Americans' series, which honored notable figures in various fields.

Issued in 1940, this stamp was part of a patriotic series released as the United States watched the growing conflict of World War II from a position of official neutrality.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

famous-people presidents statesmen founding-fathers

Catalog Numbers

scott869

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.