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common1900-1945
US 1-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp
United States · 1914 · 1¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is at the top and '1 CENT' is at the bottom.
Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these definitive stamps served the everyday postal needs of the United States during the early 20th century. They honored foundational figures like George Washington.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Filsinger, Ernst B., 1880-1937 · License: Public domain
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