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1879 US Stamps Scott# 184 George Washington Green 3-cent Post Marked Handstamped Writing on back. The stamp in the image is a United States 3-cent George Washington stamp, part of the 1879 issue by the American Bank Note Company (ABNCo). This stamp is also known as Scott #184 in stamp collecting catalogs. Key details about the 1879 3-cent Washington stamp: Issued: 1879 Denomination: 3 cents Design: Features a profile of George Washington Color: Green Printer: American Bank Note Company (ABNCo) Paper type: Soft, porous paper Usage: Commonly used to add postage to older stamps, and during its time, it was used for the reduced rate for domestic letters. Value: Depending on the condition, it can range from a few dollars to hundreds. Factors like the presence of fancy cancels (postmarks) can also affect value. The 1879 issue was printed on a soft porous paper, distinguishing it from earlier printings by the Continental Bank Note Company (CBNCo), which used a yellowish wove paper. The ABNC