US Washington-Franklin 1-cent stamp
United States · 1908 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile bust of George Washington facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States for over a decade, featuring portraits of the nation's first two presidents.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Letter and envelope by Katherine Bates, 1908; Stamp and postmark from U.S. Post Office, 1908 · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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