Victor Herbert Stamp Appraisal

Victor Herbert 3¢ US Postage Stamp

This item is a United States postage stamp featuring the portrait of Victor Herbert, an Irish-born American composer, cellist, and conductor. The stamp is predominantly purple or magenta in color, typical of the stamp series it belongs to. It features a bust portrait of Herbert facing slightly to the viewer's right, encircled by a decorative border. Above the portrait, the text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is clearly visible, while below the portrait, the denomination "3¢" is present on the left, and the name "VICTOR HERBERT" is inscribed below, centered. The stamp exhibits classic perforations along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. The visible condition suggests it is likely uncancelled, preserved within what appears to be a protective mount or album page, which has slightly discolored the surrounding paper. There are no obvious tears or significant damage to the stamp itself, though some slight discoloration or toning might be present along the edges due to age or environmental exposure. The edges of the perforations appear relatively clean. The overall style is consistent with mid-20th century US commemorative stamps, likely from the 'Famous Americans Series' issued around the late 1930s or early 1940s. The printing quality appears standard for the era, with clear lines and good registration. The item appears to be in at least very fine condition, given its apparent preservation. A handwritten notation of what looks like "1. ~ /11.25 1S" is visible below the stamp, which could be a collector's annotation regarding acquisition date, price, or catalog number, though its exact meaning is unclear from the image alone.