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US 1-cent Washington-Franklin Issue
common1900-1945

US 1-cent Washington-Franklin Issue

United States · 1908 ·

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington, facing left, set within an oval frame. It is a 1-cent green definitive issue from the early 20th century.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were the primary definitive issues of the United States for over a decade, reflecting a period of significant postal expansion and standardization.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Unknown author<span style="display: none;">Unknown author</span> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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