U.S. George Washington 3 Cent
U.S. George Washington 3 Cent
US Classic Era (1847-1893)

U.S. 1870 3 Cent Washington SN-147 (National Bank Note Co.)

$4.99

Offered here is a classic 3-cent George Washington stamp, issued in 1870 by the National Bank Note Company. Printed in a rich green shade, this issue features the profile of George Washington facing right, framed by an oval with “U.S. POSTAGE” at top and “THREE CENTS” inscribed below.

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Description

Offered here is a classic 3-cent George Washington stamp, issued in 1870 by the National Bank Note Company. Printed in a rich green shade, this issue features the profile of George Washington facing right, framed by an oval with “U.S. POSTAGE” at top and “THREE CENTS” inscribed below.

  • Scott Number: 147

  • Issue Year: 1870

  • Denomination: 3 Cents

  • Color: Green

  • Design: Bust of George Washington

  • Printer: National Bank Note Company

  • Paper: Soft porous paper, without secret mark

  • Condition: Used, with cancellation across portrait; rough perforations at top margin (see photos).

This is a genuine example of the National Bank Note issue, identifiable by the absence of the small “secret mark” found on later Continental printings. A desirable addition for collectors of classic U.S. stamps and Bank Note issues.