George Washington 2 Cents Definitive
United States · 1912 · 2¢
The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is inscribed at the top, and '2 CENTS' is at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, which served as the primary definitive postage stamps of the United States for over a decade. It reflects the nation's reverence for its first president and its commitment to a stable postal system.
Printing Method
Engraved
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