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US Washington-Franklin 1-cent Stamp
common1900-1945

US Washington-Franklin 1-cent Stamp

United States · 1908 ·

The stamp features a profile bust of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame. The denomination 'ONE CENT' is below, and 'U.S. POSTAGE' is above.

This stamp is part of the iconic Washington-Franklin series, which served as the definitive postage stamps for the United States for over a decade. It reflects the common practice of featuring national founders on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

sg400
scott331
michel147

Image: Kevin Alves, · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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