common1900-1945

George Washington 3 Cents Stamp

Name: George Washington 3 Cents Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 3 cents

The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom. The design is framed by an ornate rectangular border.

This stamp belongs to the Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that served as the backbone of US postage for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of honoring founding fathers on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents historical-figures definitive

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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.