United States
George Washington
Scott 4 · General Issues
About this stamp
The “George Washington” stamp was issued by United States in 1875. This 10c black stamp belongs to the “1875” series and is listed under General Issues as Scott 4. It has a perforation measurement of Imperf..
Its recorded theme is American Presidents. It was printed using Engraving. Its physical characteristics include Unwatermarked watermark and Water-activated gum. It was printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. The recorded issue location is Washington, DC.
Catalogue recordStamp details
- Country/Territory
- United States
- Standard country
- United States
- Entity type
- Country
- Country issuing years
- 1857-
- Category
- General Issues
- Scott number
- 4
- Description
- George Washington
- Series
- 1875
- Year issued
- 1875
- Issue location
- Washington, DC
- Denomination
- 10c
- Face value
- 1000.0000
- Colour
- Black
- Perforation
- Imperf.
- Watermark
- Unwatermarked
- Printing method
- Engraving
- Printer
- Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co
- Gum
- Water-activated
- Stamp type
- Definitive
- Topic/theme
- American Presidents
- NH percentage
- 100
- Comments
- First U.S. stamp with a numeral: This stamp holds the distinction of being the first United States postage stamp to feature a numeral indicating its denomination (10¢).
George Washington in Military Uniform: The stamp showcases a portrait of George Washington in his military uniform, a departure from the earlier depictions of him in civilian attire.
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Iron Collar" nickname: This stamp is sometimes referred to as the "Iron Collar" due to the appearance of Washington's collar.
Double Transfers: Like many early U.S. stamps, double transfers exist for Scott #4, creating a doubled or blurred image. These are considered scarce and desirable by collectors.
Color Variations: The stamp was printed in different shades of brown, ranging from orange-brown to dark brown. Identifying the specific shade can be challenging but adds another layer to collecting this stamp.
Cancellation Types: The types of cancellations used on the stamp, such as fancy cancels or colored cancels, can significantly impact its value and interest to collectors.
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