George Washington 1 Cent Definitive
United States · 1908 · 1 cent
The stamp depicts a profile portrait of George Washington facing left within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top and '1 CENT' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a definitive issue used for everyday mail in the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of featuring national figures on postal currency.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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