United States 1-Cent Jefferson Postal Card, E3 Type

United States · 1875 · 1 Cent

A 1-cent United States postal card featuring a profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. This design, known as the E3 type, was a common postal card issue of the late 19th century, with specific varieties like 1B1-2 indicating subtle printing or paper differences.

Issued during the post-Civil War era, these postal cards provided an economical means of communication for the general public, reflecting the expansion of postal services and the need for affordable postage in the United States.