common1900-1945

George Washington 1-cent definitive

Name: George Washington 1-cent definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1910 · 1¢

A green definitive stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, part of the Washington-Franklin series.

Issued as part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this 1-cent stamp served as the standard postage for postcards and printed matter in the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portrait

Catalog Numbers

scott331

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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