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1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Issue)

Name: 1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Issue)
Brand: United States

United States · 1918 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, framed by an oval. The denomination '1 CENT' is displayed at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were definitive issues used for everyday mail in the United States during the early 20th century, including during World War I. They represent a period of significant postal reform and standardization.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures portraits definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott405

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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