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United States 1-Cent George Washington Postal Card, 1873

Name: United States 1-Cent George Washington Postal Card, 1873
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1873 · 1 cent

This postal card features a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, facing left. The design includes 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'POSTAL CARD' text, with a 1-cent denomination.

Issued in 1873, this card represents an early form of pre-paid postal stationery in the United States, making communication more accessible and affordable for the general public.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

historical-figure presidents george-washington postal-history

Catalog Numbers

scottE3

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$12

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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