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3-cent Thomas Jefferson Definitive
common1900-1945

3-cent Thomas Jefferson Definitive

United States · 1938 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and '3 CENTS' below.

This stamp is part of the 1938 Presidential Series, a comprehensive set honoring all deceased U.S. presidents and other historical figures. Thomas Jefferson was the third U.S. President and a principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott807

Image: US Navy Post Office, aboard USS <i>Mississippi</i> - Stamp printed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="w:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">US Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.