US 3-cent George Washington Cut Square, 1853-55

United States · 1853 · 3¢

A 3-cent stamp cut from postal stationery, featuring a profile bust of George Washington facing left within an oval frame. The stamp bears a fancy postal cancellation.

This stamp is part of the 1851-1857 series, a definitive issue featuring prominent American figures. The 3-cent denomination was a common domestic letter rate during this period, and this example is a cut square from an embossed envelope, indicating its use as postal stationery.