US 3-cent George Washington (1879)
United States · 1879 · 3¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed above the portrait, and 'THREE CENTS' is below.
This stamp is part of the US Bank Note Issues, a series of definitive stamps produced by private bank note companies in the late 19th century. The 3-cent denomination was a common postal rate for letters during this period.
Printing Method
Engraved
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