George Washington 1861 Issue 10c
United States · 1861 · 10c
A detailed engraved portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an ornate oval frame. The stamp features 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'TEN CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the 1861 issue, the first series of stamps released by the United States after the outbreak of the Civil War, designed to replace earlier issues and prevent their use by the Confederacy.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: <b>National Bank Note Company</b><br>Engraving modeled after portrait of Washington by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Stewart" class="extiw" title="en:Gilbert Stewart">Gilbert Stewart</a><br>Image of postage stamp obtained, rendered by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a>. · License: Public domain
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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