1-Cent George Washington, 1851 Issue

United States · 1851 · 1 cent

A classic 1-cent blue stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, based on the Jean-Antoine Houdon bust. This stamp is part of the first definitive series issued by the United States Post Office Department with perforations.

Issued in 1851, this stamp was part of the second series of definitive postage stamps for the United States, replacing the earlier 1847 issue. It facilitated the prepayment of postage and was crucial for the expanding postal service in the mid-19th century.