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US 1-cent Washington Stamp on Postcard
common1900-1945

US 1-cent Washington Stamp on Postcard

United States · 1912 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' above and 'ONE CENT' below.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the definitive postage for the United States for many years, depicting the nation's first president. It was commonly used for postcards and first-class mail during the early 20th century.

Image: Clara Mulhollen · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
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.