US 1851 3-cent Washington stamp on 1853 cover
United States · 1851 · 3¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination 'THREE CENTS' is prominently displayed at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the 1851-1857 series, the second definitive series issued by the United States Post Office Department. The 3-cent denomination was the standard domestic letter rate for a significant period.
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Engraved
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