It has been sometime since I have posted upon this forum – I’ve been enjoying my recent retirement.

Now to your Mystery Stamp…

The specific stamp shown upon this post is US Scott # 119 Type II, issued in 1869 (earliest documented use April 5, 1869).  The vignette shows “The Landing of Columbus” 

As for the Bonus query – there are three versions of this stamp, as follows…

First one is US Scott # 118 Type I, this version has horizontal shading lines at the left and right sides of the vignette.  In addition, at the peak of the border shaped somewhat like the upper part of a triangle is located below the first period in “U.S.” and immediately under the “T” of “POSTAGE” is where this area has few or no shading lines.

The second one is the stamp shown upon your post Ryan, as stated above it is US Scott # 119 Type II.  This version has diagonal shading lines at the left and right sides of the vignette.  In addition, at the peak of the border below the first period in “U.S.” and immediately under the “T” of “POSTAGE” a diamond is formed by the brown frame lines.

The third version is US Scott #129 Type III, which is very similar to US Scott # 118 Type I, but without the shading lines at each side of the vignette.

I hope this reply hits all the marks.

Reference Material used for the above reply isas follows…

1. Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps & Covers 2025

2. Scott Identification Guide to US Stamps, Regular Issues 1847-1934 6th Edition