Star Motif Stamp Appraisal

Liberia 3 Cents Postage Due Stamp with Star Motif

This item is a vintage postage due stamp from Liberia, featuring a dominant star motif. The stamp is predominantly light blue with darker blue or black ink for the intricate designs and lettering. It measures approximately 23mm in width and 29mm in height, including the perforations, which are visible around all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. The central design features a large five-pointed star with a complex pattern of lines within it, set against a background of wavy concentric circles. Surrounding the central star is an ornate border with geometric and stylized patterns. At the top center of the stamp, within a circular frame, is the denomination '3' (three cents). Below the star, in capital letters, appear the words "LIBERIA" and "POSTAGE DUE THREE CENTS." A significant feature is the black postmark cancellations, which partially obscure the right side of the stamp, specifically over the '3' and the right portion of the star and text. The postmark appears to be circular, with visible numbers '26', '12', and '07' which likely denote a date (e.g., December 26, 1907 or 1926). Another smaller letter or number 'O' can be seen in the very top left corner, possibly part of a different cancellation or an overprint. The perforations appear relatively clean, though some slight tearing or unevenness may be present on the right edge due to the cancellation. The colors are still vibrant, suggesting good preservation of the paper and ink quality, although the dark cancellation ink indicates it is a used stamp. The overall aesthetic suggests an early 20th-century design, common for stamps of that period. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with clear printing and detailed engraving. The stamp's condition is consistent with typical usage and age for a philatelic item of this period.