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US stamp 1873 3c Washington detail

Name: US stamp 1873 3c Washington detail
Brand: United States

United States · 1873 · 3¢

Detail of 3-cent 1873 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting George Washington.This detail shows a "secret mark" in the form of darker shading under upper triangle of the ribbon end below the word "three".

This stamp was issued in 1873. Detail of 3-cent 1873 series United States postage stamp, perforated (12), depicting George Washington.This detail shows a "secret mark" in the form o

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

postal-history

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2,280

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1,368

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$760

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$380

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$152

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