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George Washington 1 Cent Stamp

Name: George Washington 1 Cent Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 1 cent

The stamp features a portrait of George Washington facing left, framed by an oval. 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is inscribed above, and '1 CENT' below.

This stamp is part of the Washington-Franklin series, a long-running definitive issue that served as the primary postage for the United States for over a decade. It reflects the nation's reverence for its founding father, George Washington.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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