90c Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Plate Proof

United States · 1893 · 90c

The stamp features a bust portrait of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is inscribed at the top, and '90 CENTS' at the bottom.

This is a card plate proof for the 1893 First Bureau Issue, which depicted various historical figures. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was a celebrated American naval officer known for his decisive victory during the War of 1812.