uncommon1900-1945

Washington-Franklin 3c Mailometer Type 4 Coil Stamp

Name: Washington-Franklin 3c Mailometer Type 4 Coil Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1914 · 3¢

The stamp features a dual portrait, with George Washington on the left and Benjamin Franklin on the right. It is a coil stamp with Mailometer Type 4 perforations, designed for automated affixing.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin definitive series (1908-1922), this coil stamp was specifically produced for use in Mailometer machines, reflecting the increasing mechanization of postal services in the early 20th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state definitive portraits historical-figures

Catalog Numbers

scott445

Image: U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$100

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$40

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$20

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.