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George Washington 1902 Issue, Private Perforation
uncommon1900-1945

George Washington 1902 Issue, Private Perforation

United States · 1902 · 2c

A 2-cent definitive stamp from the 1902 series featuring a portrait of George Washington, distinguished by private perforations.

This stamp is part of the U.S. 1902 definitive series, which replaced earlier issues. The private perforations indicate its use in early stamp vending or affixing machines, reflecting a period of innovation in postal automation.

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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