common1900-1945

1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Series)

Name: 1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Series)
Brand: United States

United States · 1909 · 1¢

A green 1-cent stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, affixed to a postcard.

This stamp belongs to the Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue of United States postage stamps that featured portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, serving as the primary postage for everyday mail for many years.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figure portrait definitive

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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