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George Washington 1-cent definitive stamp
common1900-1945

George Washington 1-cent definitive stamp

United States · 1903 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. The denomination '1 CENT' is inscribed at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1902-08 definitive series, which marked a transition in US stamp design with new portraits and a more modern aesthetic. It was widely used for domestic first-class mail.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott300

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

$15
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$7
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$2
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.75
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.35

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