common1900-1945

US Washington-Franklin 6-cent stamp

Name: US Washington-Franklin 6-cent stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1908 · 6¢

A green stamp featuring a profile portrait of George Washington, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' at the top and '6 CENTS' at the bottom.

Part of the extensive Washington-Franklin series, this stamp was a definitive issue used for everyday postal needs in the early 20th century, replacing earlier definitive designs.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state portrait definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott335

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