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commonpre-1900
George Washington 2c Brown, 1887 Issue
United States · 1887 · 2c
A brown 2-cent US postage stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington facing left, set within an oval frame.
This stamp is part of a long-running series of definitive issues featuring historical figures, serving as a common postal workhorse in the late 19th century United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: American Bank Note Company · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
