George Washington 5 Cents Definitive
United States · 1912 · 5¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '5 CENTS' at the bottom. The design is simple and classic for a definitive issue.
Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, these stamps were the workhorse definitives of the U.S. postal system for over a decade. They represent a period of significant postal reform and expansion in the early 20th century.
Printing Method
Engraved
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