George Washington 2¢ definitive stamp, 1894
United States of America · 1894 · 2¢
This definitive stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, facing left. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork with triangles in the upper corners.
This stamp is part of the First Bureau Issue, the first series of definitive stamps produced entirely by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The 2¢ denomination was the standard rate for domestic first-class mail at the time.
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Engraved
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Image: Scranton Postoffice · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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