USA postage Stamp year 1857 – 10 cents George Washington
🇺🇸 1857 “10¢ George Washington” U.S. Postage Stamp
1857–1861 Issue 10-cent George Washington stamp
The 10-cent George Washington stamp from 1857 is part of the classic early U.S. stamp issues and is highly valued by collectors.
🧾 Key Details
- Portrait: George Washington
- Issue period: 1857–1861
- Denomination: 10 cents
- Color: Typically green (shades vary: yellow-green to dark green)
- Printing method: Engraved
- Perforation: Introduced in 1857 (earlier 1851 versions were imperforate)
- Design: Based on a bust of Washington facing left
🔍 Types & Variations
Collectors pay close attention to:
- Perforation differences (e.g., perf 15 vs perf 12)
- Shades of green
- Plate varieties and recuts
- Whether it’s from the earlier 1851 imperforate issue or the later perforated 1857 version
