1912 George Washington 3-cent Coil Stamp (Paste-up Pair)
United States · 1912 · 3¢
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington within an oval frame, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom. This image shows a paste-up pair of these coil stamps, joined vertically.
Issued as part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series, these coil stamps were designed for efficiency in vending machines and automatic affixing. The paste-up pair illustrates a common manufacturing method for creating continuous coils from smaller printed sheets.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: United States Post Office Department · License: CC0
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
