commonpre-1900

George Washington 2 Cent Green Stamp, 1887 Issue

Name: George Washington 2 Cent Green Stamp, 1887 Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1887 · 2 cents

This stamp features a finely engraved portrait of George Washington, facing left, within an oval frame. It is printed in green ink with the denomination '2 CENTS' at the bottom.

Issued as part of the 1887 definitive series, this stamp served the common two-cent letter rate for domestic mail in the United States during the late 19th century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

george-washington historical-figure portrait definitive-stamp

Catalog Numbers

scott212

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$10

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.5

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