12 Cent Stamp Appraisal

Used 12 Cents US Postage Stamp

The item is a rectangular postage stamp, featuring a central oval vignette within a decorative frame. The dominant colors appear to be shades of brown, possibly sepia or a muted reddish-brown, with lighter beige or cream tones in the central image and some background elements. The border of the stamp shows intricate detailing, suggesting a classical or late 19th/early 20th-century design aesthetic. At the bottom, the denomination '12 CENTS' is clearly visible, with the numeral '12' enclosed in a circular motif on both the left and right sides of the word 'CENTS.' Above the central vignette, the word 'STATES' appears to be partially readable, hinting at 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE.' The central image is blurry but appears to depict a portrait, likely a historical figure, facing towards the right side of the stamp. The stamp is heavily postmarked with a dark, somewhat squiggly cancellation mark that obscures a significant portion of the design, particularly the upper left quadrant and across the central portrait area. This cancellation mark indicates that the stamp has been used for postal services. The edges of the stamp exhibit perforations, which appear mostly intact, though the overall image resolution makes it difficult to assess the exact condition of each perforation. Due to the blurriness of the image, specific details like the exact historical figure or very fine print are unidentifiable. However, the style and denomination suggest it is likely an early to mid-20th-century U.S. postage stamp. The condition is used, with a heavy cancellation mark being the primary observable feature impacting its visual appeal and potentially its value as a philatelic item.