common1900-1945

1-cent Washington-Franklin Definitive

Name: 1-cent Washington-Franklin Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1911 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE CENT' is displayed at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this stamp served as a primary definitive postage stamp of the United States for over a decade, reflecting the common practice of featuring national founders on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Image: Brown Book Company, Asheville, North Carolina · License: Public domain

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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

$0.5

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.