Vintage Postcard Stamp Appraisal

Yellowstone National Park Postcard Stamp

This item is a 5-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring a depiction of a geyser, most likely Old Faithful, located within Yellowstone National Park. The stamp's primary colors are various shades of blue and white, with the geyser itselfrendered in white against a blue sky and darker blue foreground, possibly representing water or land. The design is framed by a thin white border, followed by a slightly wider blue border. In the lower section of the stamp, within a decorative scroll-like banner, the word 'YELLOWSTONE' is inscribed above '5¢'. Below this, 'U.S. POSTAGE' is prominently displayed. The stamp exhibits clear perforations along its edges, indicating it was torn from a sheet or booklet. Unfortunately, the stamp has a significant black ink cancellation mark or postmark across its surface, which appears to spell out 'ENFIE' or a similar partial word, heavily obscuring the central geyser image. This cancellation suggests the stamp has been used. The paper appears to be of standard stamp stock. The visible condition issues include the heavy cancellation mark and some slight discoloration or handling wear, consistent with a used postal item. Its style and denomination suggest it belongs to a mid-20th century series of commemorative or definitive stamps, likely honoring U.S. National Parks. The craftsmanship is typical of government-issued postage, prioritizing clear imagery and legibility.