very rarepre-1900

US stamp 1851 3c Washington

Name: US stamp 1851 3c Washington
Brand: United States

United States · 1851 · 3¢

3-cent 1851 series United States postage stamp, imperforate, depicting the first US president, George Washington. A 3-cent stamp was sufficient cover postage up to 3,000 miles (if prepaid). If not prepaid, a 5-cent stamp was required. This stamp was printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear Co.

This stamp was issued in 1851. 3-cent 1851 series United States postage stamp, imperforate, depicting the first US president, George Washington. A 3-cent stamp was sufficient cover

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,440

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,264

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,480

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,740

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$696

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