George Washington 3 Cents Centenary
United States · 1947 · 3¢
The stamp features a central portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, commemorating the centenary of the first U.S. postage stamp. The dates '1847' and '1947' flank the portrait, with 'US POSTAGE' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom.
Issued in 1947, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first U.S. postage stamps, which were issued in 1847 and featured portraits of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. It marks a significant centennial in American postal history.
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Engraved
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