US 1-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp
United States · 1908 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top and 'ONE CENT' is at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the US definitive series featuring prominent American figures, widely used for domestic first-class mail in the early 20th century. Its use on an Easter postcard in 1908 reflects its common postal function during that period.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Published by J. C. Burnell (Chicago, Illinois) · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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