George Washington, 2c Carmine Rose, Type Ia
United States · 1917 · 2c
This definitive stamp features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design is based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. This specific issue, known as Type Ia, is distinguished by its carmine-rose shade and details in the toga button and ropes.
Issued during World War I, this stamp was part of the Washington-Franklin series, a long-running set of definitive stamps that saw extensive use for everyday postage across the United States.
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Engraved
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