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common1900-1945
US Postage Due 3 cent
United States · 1901 · 3¢
The stamp features a large numeral '3' in the center, encircled by an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE DUE' is inscribed at the top of the frame, and 'CENTS' at the bottom.
This 3-cent postage due stamp was issued to collect unpaid or insufficient postage from the recipient, reflecting a common practice in the US postal system at the turn of the 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: US-Postverwaltungen · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
