United States Washington-Franklin 2c and 3c Stamps, 1916 Issue

United States · 1916 · 2 and 3 cents

This listing features two definitive postage stamps from the United States 1916 Washington-Franklin series: a 2-cent red and a 3-cent violet. Both stamps depict a profile portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States, based on a bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon.

The Washington-Franklin series, issued from 1908 to 1922, served as the primary definitive postage stamps for the United States during this period, featuring various denominations and types to meet diverse postal needs.