This classic definitive stamp features a finely engraved right-profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States and one of the nation’s most respected historical figures. Issued as part of the long-running Liberty Series, the 4¢ value paid standard first-class domestic letter rates during the mid-1950s. The bold black engraving highlights traditional American banknote-style craftsmanship typical of U.S. definitives of the era. Widely used in everyday postal service, well-centered and clean examples remain popular among presidential and thematic collectors. A fundamental stamp for any USA definitive or leadership-themed collection.