Thomas Jefferson, 1¢ Blue Green, Third Bureau Issue
United States · 1903 · 1¢
This definitive stamp features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The design is based on a bust by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Part of the Third Bureau Issue, this stamp was widely used for paying the one-cent postcard rate and as make-up postage.
Issued at the beginning of the 20th century, this series replaced the First Bureau Issue and featured prominent American historical figures, setting a standard for definitive stamp designs for decades.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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