Stamps · United States
Washington, George
Reference P175 · General Issues
About this stamp
The “Washington, George” stamp was issued by United States in 1855. This 3c dull red stamp belongs to the “1851-56” series and is classified under General Issues. It has a perforation measurement of Imperf..
It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Unwatermarked watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by TCC&C. The recorded issue location is Washington, DC. Approximately 340,000,000 copies were produced.
Stamp Database recordStamp details
- Country/Territory
- United States
- Standard country
- United States
- Entity type
- Country
- Country issuing years
- 1857-
- Category
- General Issues
- Reference ID
- P175
- Description
- Washington, George
- Series
- 1851-56
- Year issued
- 1855
- Issue location
- Washington, DC
- Denomination
- 3c
- Colour
- Dull Red
- Perforation
- Imperf.
- Watermark
- Unwatermarked
- Printing method
- Engraving
- Printer
- TCC&C
- Gum
- Water-activated
- Stamp type
- Definitive
- Number produced
- 340,000,000
- NH percentage
- 100
- Comments
- Design: Features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin, based on a painting by James Barton Longacre. Significance: Part of the first general issue of US postage stamps, intended for use on letters weighing less than 1 ounce traveling over 300 miles. Rarity: Less common than the, especially in sound condition.
Varieties: Exists in different shades of red, ranging from rose to carmine. Cancellations: A variety of cancellations were used, including "target" cancels and grid cancels. "Fancy" cancels (those with decorative elements) are particularly sought after by collectors. Additional Notes: The is often found with a slightly blurry impression due to the printing methods used at the time.
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