1851 3-Cent George Washington Definitive Stamp

United States · 1851 · 3 Cents

This classic 3-cent stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first U.S. President, within an ornate frame. It is part of the second series of definitive postage stamps issued by the United States.

Issued in 1851, this stamp was a workhorse for domestic letter mail during the mid-19th century, reflecting the early postal system's reliance on prominent national figures.