Collectorium · Postage stamp
3 Cents – George Washington (imperforate)
DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM imperforate 3-cent stamp with George Washington from the main American issue 1851 The colour of the specimen is closer to the full red Scott 11, but the exact shade and type remain unconfirmed. Large round cancellation, close margins, rough bottom edge and horizontal fold of the back are visible. [figures retained from the source: 1857] CATALOGUE IDENTIFICATION AND PROBABLE VARIANT Working identification: Scott 11. Most likely attribution: Scott 11. Confidence: high. Possible alternatives: Differences in type of picture, printing plate, grill, paper, perforation, shade, reissue/reprint and cancellation are possible.
- Category
- Postage stamp
- Year / period
- 1851–1857
- Country
- United States
- Denomination
- 3 cents
- Material
- Paper
- Collectorium
- № ST-0002
Sources
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/about-us-stamps-classic-period-1847-1893-toppan-carpenter-casilear-co-1851-1861/1851-1861
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/object/npm_2003.2021.8
- https://www.uspcs.org/stamps-covers/uspod-issued-adhesives/the-1851-1860-issue/1851-3c-issue/identifying-scott-10-and-10a/
- https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-SI-PURL-gpo60135/pdf/GOVPUB-SI-PURL-gpo60135.pdf
- https://postalmuseum.si.edu/object/npm_2003.2010.2
- https://www.mysticstamp.com/11-1855-3c-washington-dull-red-type-i-imperf/
- https://www.hipstamp.com/category/united-states/12/?category_slug=united-states&details_topic=not-specified&issue_number=11&limit=96&sort=popular_desc