common1900-1945

US Washington-Franklin 1-cent Stamp

Name: US Washington-Franklin 1-cent Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1911 · 1¢

A definitive stamp featuring a profile bust of George Washington facing left within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE CENT' is displayed at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this stamp served as the standard first-class postage rate in the United States during the early 20th century. The series is notable for its many variations and long period of use.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portraits

Image: Merchants Hotel · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.35

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