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uncommon1900-1945
US 1910 2-cent Washington Coil Stamp with Farwell Perforations
United States · 1910 · 2¢
A red 2-cent US postage stamp from the 1910 issue, depicting a profile portrait of George Washington, notable for being a coil pair with Farwell perforations.
This stamp belongs to the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a cornerstone of US philately, and represents an early example of coil stamps adapted for vending machines, with private Farwell perforations adding to its distinctiveness.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain
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