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US Washington 1-cent Definitive
common1900-1945

US Washington 1-cent Definitive

United States · 1911 · 1 cent

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. It is inscribed 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of honoring founding fathers on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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