Capitol Appraisal

United States Capitol Building Postage Stamp

This item is a vintage United States postage stamp, likely from the early to mid-20th century, based on the pictorial style and visible text. The stamp features a central engraving of the United States Capitol Building, depicted with its iconic dome prominently displayed. The building appears to be rendered in a classical architectural style with columns and multiple windows, surrounded by some sparse foliage or trees on the left side, indicating an outdoor setting. The dominant color is a muted purple or violet, typical of many early national postage issues. The words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" are clearly visible across the top border of the stamp in a sans-serif font. Text along the bottom border is less discernible due to blurriness but appears to contain additional inscriptions, possibly related to the denomination or a commemorative message. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, indicating it was part of a larger sheet. The overall condition shows signs of age, including some visible creasing or folds, particularly a prominent vertical crease running through the center of the image. The image quality is somewhat blurry, making it difficult to ascertain minute details like specific denominations or exact printing methods. However, the foundational elements suggest a standard government-issued postage stamp, likely used for mail but now possibly collected for philatelic interest. The perforation uniformity suggests it was machine-perforated. The style period is consistent with governmental or historical commemorative issues.