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uncommonpre-1900
George Washington, 1870 Issue, 3 Cents
United States · 1870 · 3c
A profile portrait of George Washington facing left, framed by an ornate rectangular design with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'THREE CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued as part of the 1870 definitive series, this stamp features George Washington, the first U.S. President, reflecting national identity during the post-Civil War period.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
