US Washington Head 2 Cent Stamp
United States · 1920 · 2¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '2 CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the long-running Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States for over a decade, reflecting the nation's reverence for its first president. It was widely used for standard letter postage during the early 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Mason Bros. Publishing, Boston, Massachusetts · License: Public domain
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