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George Washington 2¢ Definitive Stamp (1926-27)

Name: George Washington 2¢ Definitive Stamp (1926-27)
Brand: United States of America

United States of America · 1927 · 2¢

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon.

Part of the Fourth Bureau Issue, this 2-cent stamp was the most common denomination, primarily used for the domestic first-class letter rate. This specific stamp was used on a postcard sent to aviator Charles Lindbergh in 1927.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive presidents

Catalog Numbers

scott634

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.