US 3-Cent Postage Due Stamp Pair - Scott #J15 (1879) | Collectible Philatelic Item #3613070 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays a vertical pair of United States 3-cent postage due stamps issued in 1879 (Scott #J15), printed in reddish-brown ink with ornate “POSTAGE DUE” lettering and large numeral “3” at center. The right-hand margin includes the plate number “22812,” indicating its printing origin; perforations are present on three sides but absent along the right edge, suggesting it was part of a larger sheet. The paper shows slight aging and minor wear, consistent with authentic period usage or storage.

Used on collector-focused auction sites, museum digital archives, and philatelic educational pages to illustrate early U.S. postal revenue stamps. Matches user intent for identifying, valuing, or researching historic U.S. postage due issues.