United States 3-Cent Thomas Jefferson Postage Stamp

This item is a vintage United States postage stamp, purple in color, featuring a right-facing profile portrait of Thomas Jefferson. The stamp's denomination is '3 CENTS', clearly visible at the bottom center. Above the denomination, in smaller text, are the words 'THOMAS JEFFERSON' followed by the years '1801-1809', indicating his presidential term. The top right portion of the stamp is inscribed with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' in bold, sans-serif block letters arranged vertically. The portrait of Thomas Jefferson shows him with a powdered wig, a common representation of figures from his era, rendered in a lighter shade of purple or white against the darker background, creating good contrast and detail. The stamp exhibits distinct perforations along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet of similar stamps. The paper appears slightly off-white around the perforated edges, suggesting some aging or discoloration typical of older paper items. The overall condition appears to be used, as suggested by the perforations, with some minor fraying visible on a few perforation tips. There are no obvious tears, significant creases, or heavy cancellations visible in the provided image. The printing quality appears consistent with early to mid-20th-century philately, showcasing decent detail in the portrait and clear typography.