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George Washington Definitive Stamp
common1900-1945

George Washington Definitive Stamp

United States · 1910 ·

The stamp features a portrait of George Washington in profile, facing left, within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE CENT' is at the bottom, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive stamp series for the United States for over a decade. It honored the nation's first president and facilitated everyday mail services during a period of significant national growth.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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