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United States 2c Washington, Type VII, Perf 11x10

Name: United States 2c Washington, Type VII, Perf 11x10
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1917 · 2c

This definitive stamp features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. It is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, specifically a Type VII design printed on unwatermarked paper and perforated 11 by 10. The carmine-rose color is characteristic of this issue, which was used for the common first-class letter rate.

Issued in 1917 during World War I, this stamp was a workhorse of the US postal system, used for everyday correspondence across the nation.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

presidents george-washington statesmen definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott514

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.