US Washington-Franklin Offset Printing (1¢ & 2¢)
United States · 1917 · 1¢, 2¢
This image compares the 1¢ George Washington and 2¢ Benjamin Franklin definitive stamps, highlighting the distinct appearance of the 1917 offset printings against earlier engraved versions.
The 1917 offset printings of the Washington-Franklin series were introduced during World War I as a more economical production method, resulting in a coarser image compared to the finely detailed engraved stamps.
Printing Method
Offset
Catalog Numbers
Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
