very rarepre-1900

US stamp 1857 3c Washington

Name: US stamp 1857 3c Washington
Brand: United States

United States · 1857 · 3¢

3-cent 1857 series United States postage stamp, perforated 15, depicting the first US president, George Washington. This was a member of the first series of perforated US stamps (1857-61). This stamp was printed by Toppan, Carpenter Co.

This stamp was issued in 1857. 3-cent 1857 series United States postage stamp, perforated 15, depicting the first US president, George Washington. This was a member of the first ser

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10,080

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$6,048

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$3,360

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1,680

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$672

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