1857 3¢ Washington Scott #26 Type III Tied Cancel U.S. Postal Cover #1426

Original mid-19th century United States postal cover featuring a 3¢ George Washington perforated stamp from the 1857–1861 issue, identified as Scott #26, Type III. The stamp is tied to the buff-colored envelope by a black circular postal cancellation. The cover retains its original handwritten address and shows attractive period character throughout. The 3¢ Washington stamp has strong red color with visible perforations and a substantial cancellation across the design. Details: * United States 3¢ George Washington stamp * Scott #26, Type III * 1857–1861 issue * Stamp remains attached to original cover * Black circular cancellation ties stamp to envelope * Hand-addressed period envelope * Genuine antique U.S. postal-history item Condition: Antique used condition with expected age toning, handling wear, light creasing, small marks, and some shortened or irregular stamp perforations. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition, cancellation, handwriting, and postal markings. A desirable early U.S. postal-history cover suitable for collectors of classic U.S. stamps, Washington issues, 19th-century covers, and Civil War-era postal history. Sold exactly as pictured.