Description: This classic definitive postage stamp from the United States belongs to the highly revered "Prexies" series, displaying a detailed monochrome deep-violet engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The design strays from earlier ornate styles, utilizing a clean, minimalist format that frames a sharp right-facing profile bust based on a famous historical bust sculpture. The upper right corner features the text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" neatly organized in three justified lines. Positioned below the profile, a fine inscription reads "THOMAS JEFFERSON 1801–1809," explicitly honoring his presidential terms of office. Centered cleanly at the bottom margin, the words "3 CENTS" are flanked on both sides by a bold numeral "3".
Circa: 1938
Condition: Used - Hinged
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