George Washington 1 Cent Definitive
United States · 1910 · 1¢
The stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of George Washington, the first U.S. President, in an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom, all in green ink.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage for the United States for over a decade. It reflects the nation's reverence for its founding father and was widely used for standard letter postage.
Printing Method
Engraved
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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
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