Description
Issued in 1923, United States Scott #611 features a portrait of President Warren G. Harding and belongs to the Fourth Bureau definitive series. This series marked a period of refinement in U.S. stamp production, emphasizing durability, clarity, and consistent design for everyday postal use.
The stamp presents Harding in left-facing profile within an oval frame, surrounded by ornate typographic elements bearing the inscription “United States Postage.” Printed in black, the 2-cent denomination was one of the most widely used values of the era, serving standard first-class domestic letter rates throughout the 1920s. The crisp engraving and balanced layout exemplify the technical skill of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing during this period.
This example is offered unused with original gum and a hinge remnant, typical for stamps of this age that were mounted in early albums. The stamp retains strong design detail, clear impressions, and intact perforations, with gum present on the reverse. Overall condition is sound and appropriate for an unused hinged example from the early Bureau era.
Scott #611 is a staple issue for collectors of U.S. definitives, presidential portraits, and Harding material, and it remains an essential component of any comprehensive 20th-century United States collection.
Country: United States
Year of Issue: 1923
Scott Number: 611
Denomination: 2 cents
Condition: Unused, hinged
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