United States 1890 3-Cent Abraham Lincoln Purple

United States of America · 1890 · 3 Cents

This stamp features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, set against a plain background. The denomination '3 CENTS' is prominently displayed below the portrait, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above.

Issued as part of the 1890 Regular Issue, this stamp was a common postage rate for domestic letters in the United States. It continued the tradition of featuring prominent American historical figures on definitive stamps.