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George Washington 2-cent Definitive Stamp (1908)
common1900-1945

George Washington 2-cent Definitive Stamp (1908)

United States of America · 1908 ·

This definitive stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, facing left. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork with the denomination '2' in the lower corners.

This stamp was part of the Washington-Franklin series, a long-running set of definitive stamps issued from 1908 to 1922. The 2-cent value was the most commonly used, covering the standard domestic first-class letter rate at the time.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott332

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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