common1900-1945

US 1-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp

Name: US 1-cent George Washington Definitive Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1902 · 1¢

A green stamp featuring a left-facing portrait of George Washington, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the definitive series featuring George Washington, a foundational figure in American history, and was widely used for domestic first-class mail in the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott300

Image: US postcard publisher · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.