George Washington 5-cent Essay
United States · 1869 · 5¢
The stamp essay features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'FIVE CENTS' below.
This is an essay for the United States' 1869 Pictorial Issue, a groundbreaking series that introduced pictorial designs rather than just portraits, marking a significant shift in U.S. stamp design.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain
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