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George Washington 2c Flag Stamp, 1903

Name: George Washington 2c Flag Stamp, 1903
Brand: United States

United States · 1903 · 2c

The stamp features a portrait of George Washington, modeled after a painting by Gilbert Stuart, set between two American flags.

This 2-cent stamp is part of the 1902-03 definitive series, commemorating George Washington, the first President of the United States, and is sometimes referred to as the 'Washington Flag' stamp.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive patriotism

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging and touch up work by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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