common1900-1945

George Washington 1-cent definitive stamp

Name: George Washington 1-cent definitive stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1911 · 1 cent

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and 'ONE CENT' at the bottom. The stamp is green.

This stamp is part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, a definitive issue used for various postal rates in the United States from 1908 to 1922. The 1-cent denomination was commonly used for postcards.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state historical-figures definitive

Catalog Numbers

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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