United States 1 Cent Postage Stamp with George Washington Portrait

This item is a used, square-shaped postage stamp from the United States, featuring a portrait of George Washington. The stamp is predominantly blue-green in color, with a darker shade for the portrait and text, and a lighter shade for the background. The central image is an oval-framed bust portrait of George Washington, facing slightly to his right. His features, including his wig and formal attire, are discernible despite the low resolution of the image. Above the portrait, the text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is printed in capital letters. Below the portrait, the denomination "1 CENT" is clearly visible, with the numeral '1' at the bottom left. The stamp has perforated edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet of stamps. There are faint diagonal lines or marks across the stamp, possibly a cancellation mark from postal use, which suggests it is a 'used' stamp. The overall condition appears fair, with visible wear consistent with its age and use. The colors seem somewhat faded due to age. A handwritten number '5' is visible in the bottom right corner, partially on the stamp and partially on the surface it's placed on, which is likely an inventory or collection number added by a previous owner. The exact age is difficult to ascertain from the image alone, but the design and the figure of George Washington suggest it could be from the late 19th or early 20th century, a common period for such designs on US postage stamps. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of mass-produced government-issued stamps of the era.