Washington-Franklin 2¢ with MSB Perfin

United States · 1913 · 2¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame. It is a 2-cent denomination, applied to an envelope with a 'MSB' perfin.

The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running definitive series in the U.S., known for its numerous varieties. This particular stamp, with its 'MSB' perfin, illustrates the common practice of businesses using private perforations to prevent employee theft of stamps.