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US stamp 1870 3c Washington detail
rarepre-1900

US stamp 1870 3c Washington detail

United States · 1870 ·

Detail of 3-cent 1870-71 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting George Washington.Printed by the National Bank Note Co. This detail shows the absence of a "secret mark" (shading under the upper ribbon-end triangle under the word "three").

This stamp was issued in 1870. Detail of 3-cent 1870-71 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting George Washington.Printed by the National Bank Note Co. This d

Printing Method

Typographed

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,325
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,395
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$775
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$387
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$155

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