George Washington
Dublin Core
Identifier
STA_00018
Scott Catalogue USA 363
Scott Catalogue USA 363
Title
George Washington
Creator
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Subject
Washington, George, 1732-1799 (LCSH)
Presidents--United States--Portraits (LCSH)
United States presidents (LCSH)
Commemorative postage stamps--United States (LCSH)
United States--History--18th century (LCSH)
Postage stamps--United States--History--20th century (LCSH)
Presidents--United States--Portraits (LCSH)
United States presidents (LCSH)
Commemorative postage stamps--United States (LCSH)
United States--History--18th century (LCSH)
Postage stamps--United States--History--20th century (LCSH)
Description
Scott Illustration Number: A140.
Color: Olive Green.
The stamp, Scott Catalogue USA 363, features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The stamp is printed in green ink and displays a left-facing profile of Washington in an oval frame. The inscription “U.S. POSTAGE” appears above the portrait, while the denomination “8 CENTS” is printed below. Intricate engravings and ornamental designs surround the central oval, showcasing the high level of detail and craftsmanship typical of early 20th-century stamp production. The stamp has perforated edges, allowing for easy separation from sheets. As a definitive stamp, it was issued for regular postal use rather than commemorating a specific event. This particular stamp is part of the Washington-Franklin series, named after the two prominent figures featured on the majority of the stamps in the series. The series was in use from 1908 to 1922, with various denominations and colors. The olive green 8-cent stamp featuring George Washington was a common sight on regular mail during this period, serving as a testament to Washington's enduring legacy and the nation's pride in its founding father.
Color: Olive Green.
The stamp, Scott Catalogue USA 363, features a portrait of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The stamp is printed in green ink and displays a left-facing profile of Washington in an oval frame. The inscription “U.S. POSTAGE” appears above the portrait, while the denomination “8 CENTS” is printed below. Intricate engravings and ornamental designs surround the central oval, showcasing the high level of detail and craftsmanship typical of early 20th-century stamp production. The stamp has perforated edges, allowing for easy separation from sheets. As a definitive stamp, it was issued for regular postal use rather than commemorating a specific event. This particular stamp is part of the Washington-Franklin series, named after the two prominent figures featured on the majority of the stamps in the series. The series was in use from 1908 to 1922, with various denominations and colors. The olive green 8-cent stamp featuring George Washington was a common sight on regular mail during this period, serving as a testament to Washington's enduring legacy and the nation's pride in its founding father.
Publisher
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Rights
This stamp is in the public domain as it is a work of the United States Government, issued before 1978, in accordance with 17 U.S. Code § 105.
Type
Still Image
Language
English
Format
Materials: paper, ink, adhesive
Technique: recess printing (copper plate engraving)
Dimensions: 40 x 25 mm
Perforation: line 12
Watermark: no watermark
Technique: recess printing (copper plate engraving)
Dimensions: 40 x 25 mm
Perforation: line 12
Watermark: no watermark
Coverage
Stamp issued in Washington, D.C.
Date Issued
1909-02-16
Citation
Bureau of Engraving and Printing , “George Washington,” Wayne State University - School of Information Sciences, accessed April 22, 2026, https://waynestateu.omeka.net/items/show/1876.