uncommon1900-1945

1-cent George Washington Definitive on USS Cachalot Launch Cover

Name: 1-cent George Washington Definitive on USS Cachalot Launch Cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1933 · 1¢

The stamp features a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, within an oval frame. The denomination '1 CENT' is prominently displayed below the portrait.

This philatelic cover commemorates the launch of the USS Cachalot (SS-170), a Porpoise-class submarine, at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on October 19, 1933. Such covers are popular souvenirs of significant naval events.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive historical-figure presidents navy ships commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott632

Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fred_Bauder" title="User:Fred Bauder">Fred Bauder</a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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