US Washington-Franklin 1-cent green
United States · 1916 · 1¢
A 1-cent green stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade, representing foundational American figures. It was used here for the postcard rate in 1916.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Herbert Bamford Langille · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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