uncommon1900-1945

1925 Canal Zone $1 George Washington Overprint

Name: 1925 Canal Zone $1 George Washington Overprint
Brand: Canal Zone

Canal Zone · 1925 · $1

A 1925 Canal Zone stamp, featuring an overprint of 'CANAL ZONE' on a United States $1 stamp depicting George Washington. This issue was created for postal use within the U.S.-administered Canal Zone territory.

The Canal Zone was a U.S. territory established in 1903 for the construction and operation of the Panama Canal. These overprinted stamps were a common practice to provide specific postal services for the zone's residents and administration.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

canal-zone overprint george-washington presidents us-territory

Catalog Numbers

sg90

scott90

michel90

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$60

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$30

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