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common1900-1945
1-cent George Washington (Washington-Franklin Issue)
United States · 1908 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.
The Washington-Franklin series was a long-running definitive stamp series in the United States, known for its numerous variations. This 1-cent stamp was commonly used for domestic postcard postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott331
Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$1.5Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.3Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.15Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
