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US 1-cent Washington-Franklin Stamp
common1900-1945

US 1-cent Washington-Franklin Stamp

United States · 1910 ·

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

The Washington-Franklin issues were a long-running series of definitive stamps in the United States, featuring portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. They were crucial for everyday mail and saw numerous variations in printing, paper, and perforation over their lifespan.

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

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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