1869 US Pictorial 3 Cents Locomotive
United States · 1869 · 3 Cents
A blue stamp from the 1869 US Pictorial Issue, featuring a steam locomotive in the center with 'UNITED STATES' at the top and 'POSTAGE 3 CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the groundbreaking 1869 Pictorial Issue, which was the first series of U.S. stamps to feature non-portrait designs, marking a significant artistic and thematic shift in American philately.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
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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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