George Washington 1 Cent
United States · 1908 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and 'ONE CENT' is displayed at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It honored George Washington, the first U.S. President, and was widely used for first-class mail.
Printing Method
Engraved
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