common1900-1945

3-cent George Washington Definitive

Name: 3-cent George Washington Definitive
Brand: United States

United States · 1938 · 3 cents

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of George Washington, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '3 CENTS' at the bottom, set within a simple rectangular frame.

This stamp is part of the 1938 Presidential Series, a comprehensive definitive set honoring all U.S. presidents up to that time, designed for everyday postal use and serving as the standard letter rate stamp for many years.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

historical-figure definitive presidents portrait

Catalog Numbers

sg907

scott807

michel807

Image: United States Navy · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.25

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.15

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.1

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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