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George Washington at Prayer 2c Stamp
common1900-1945

George Washington at Prayer 2c Stamp

United States · 1929 · 2c

The stamp depicts George Washington kneeling in prayer, a scene often associated with Valley Forge, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' and '2 CENTS' text.

Issued in 1929, this stamp features a popular depiction of George Washington, reflecting American historical reverence for its founding father and his perceived piety.

Printing Method

Engraved

Catalog Numbers

scott652

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>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$20
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$8
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$3
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$1

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