United States 2c George Washington, Washington-Franklin Issue

United States · 1908 · 2 Cents

This definitive stamp features a right-facing portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The design is based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon. Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this 2-cent value was one of the most commonly used stamps of its era, primarily for domestic first-class mail.

Issued as part of the Washington-Franklin series (1908-1922), this stamp represents a period of standardization in U.S. postage design. The 2-cent rate was the standard for a one-ounce letter in the United States for many years.