John Tyler Stamp Appraisal

United States 10 Cents John Tyler Postage Stamp

This item is a used United States postage stamp, predominantly reddish-brown or carmine in color, featuring a portrait of John Tyler, the tenth U.S. President. The stamp is rectangular with perforated edges, typical of postage stamps. Key inscriptions include "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" at the top, "JOHN TYLER" below the portrait (though obscured), and "CENTS 10" at the bottom. The portrait depicts John Tyler in profile, facing left. The stamp appears to be canceled, indicated by black ink markings partially obscuring the design, particularly across the upper right portion of the stamp and extending slightly onto the bottom left. The cancellation mark appears to include elements of a postmark, with visible letters 'AY P' and numbers '952', suggesting a date or postal code fragment, possibly 'MAY P 1952'. The perforations are visible but somewhat irregular or damaged in places, particularly at the bottom edge. The overall condition suggests a used stamp with noticeable wear and a heavy cancellation, which might impact its philatelic value depending on the clarity and significance of the postmark. The stamp is currently housed under a clear plastic covering, implying a collector's item.