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US 1 Cent Washington-Franklin Issue
common1900-1945

US 1 Cent Washington-Franklin Issue

United States · 1912 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

The Washington-Franklin issues were a long-running definitive series in the United States, featuring portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. They were crucial for everyday postal needs during the early 20th century, reflecting the nation's foundational figures.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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