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George Washington 2 Cents Definitive

Name: George Washington 2 Cents Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 2¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame. 'US POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, this stamp served the common letter rate in the early 20th century, featuring the first U.S. President, George Washington.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott332

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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