2¢ George Washington
Like the 1¢ issue the 2¢ Washington sought use on a variety of mails and was issued in January 1903. The public immediately disliked the ornate design claiming the first president appeared weak. Later in 1903 the stamp was redesigned and reissued. There are several common solo franking possibilities from 1st class letters to twice the weight 3rd and 4th class mails. The stamp also sought use on foreign destined post cards and postal treaty covers to Mexico and Canada. Varieties include booklet panes and the Philippines overprint.
Varieties [Scott number]
- Single [301]
- Booklet pane [301c] — pair on cover
- Philippines overprint [227]
Common Uses:
- All 1st class mail
- Foreign destined post cards
- Make up multiple rates
Solo Uses:
- Foreign destined post card
UPU rate to Azores - 1st class letter (< 1 ounce)
- 2nd class (< 8 oz newspaper / magazine)
- 3rd class (< 4 oz printed matter )
- 4th class (< 2 oz samples / merchandise)
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