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George Washington 1-cent definitive
common1900-1945

George Washington 1-cent definitive

United States · 1912 ·

The stamp features a profile bust of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top, and '1 CENT' is 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. It reflects the common practice of featuring national founders on everyday postage.

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

$0.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.2
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.