Samuel F. B. Morse U.S. Postage Stamp, 2 Cents (Red)

This item is a United States postage stamp featuring a portrait of Samuel F. B. Morse. The stamp is predominantly red with white lettering and details. Along the top edge, 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is clearly visible. Below this, there is a depiction of a man's head, presumably Samuel F. B. Morse, with white hair and beard. In the lower left corner of the stamp, the name 'SAMUEL F. B. MORSE' is printed in a smaller font, accompanied by the denomination '2 CENTS'. The numeral '2' is prominent, indicating the stamp's face value. The stamp has perforated edges, typical of postage stamps, suggesting it was once part of a sheet. There are visible cancellation marks across the stamp, including a circular mark over the portrait and a larger, darker cancellation in a horizontal line, along with the word 'NEW WORD' in black ink, indicating that the stamp has been used. The paper appears slightly discolored due to age, and the perforations show some minor wear commensurate with an item of this type. The overall condition suggests it is an authentic, used postage stamp from the mid-20th century, likely from the 'Famous Americans' series issued between 1940 and 1943. The stamp's design is classic and functional, reflecting the standard aesthetic of postal issues from that era. Its quality is inherent in its official production and printing by the U.S. Post Office Department.