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US Capitol Building, 1922 Issue
uncommon1900-1945

US Capitol Building, 1922 Issue

United States · 1922 · $2

The stamp features a central vignette of the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C., framed by an ornate border with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' at the top and '2 DOLLARS' at the bottom.

This stamp is part of the 1922-1925 Regular Issue, which replaced the long-running Washington-Franklin series. It features a prominent national landmark, reflecting a shift towards depicting national symbols and architecture on high-value definitive stamps.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott572

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$200
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$150
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

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