commonpre-1900

George Washington 3c 1861 Issue

Name: George Washington 3c 1861 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1861 · 3 cents

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, framed within an oval design.

Issued in 1861, this stamp was part of a new series released by the Union post office at the start of the American Civil War to replace earlier issues and prevent their use by the Confederacy.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portraits definitive

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