Postage Stamp 2 cent

📌 General Identification:

• Subject: George Washington, profile left
• Denomination: 2 Cents
• Color: Carmine red
• Series: Washington–Franklin Issues (likely Scott #599 or #634)
• Date Issued: 1920s to early 1930s
• Print Method: Offset or flat plate
• Perforation: Appears to be perforated 11

🔍 Details from the Image:

• Used Condition: Clearly postmarked
• Centering: Off-center (common for the time)
• Perforations: Irregular and worn
• Gum: None (used)
• Paper: Standard U.S. stamp paper of the era

This particular design was issued in many variations from 1912 to 1938, most often as part of the Washington-Franklin series and the later Presidential series ("Prexies").

💰 Current Market Value (Fair Condition)

Type

Estimated Value

Individual used (like yours)

$0.10 – $0.50

With rare cancellation (e.g., Zeppelin or military)

$2 – $10+

On original envelope or postcard

$1 – $5 depending on postmark or historical context

Mint or error versions (rare)

$5 – $100+ depending on variety

This stamp in fair used condition and without gum, even with historical appeal, has minimal individual value, but it can contribute value as part of a larger collection or postal history lot.

🗃️ Collector Notes:

• Common Issue: These were mass-printed, so most are not rare.
• Value Increases With:
  • Unusual postmarks or destinations
  • Historical postal use (wartime, airmail, etc.)
  • Error printing or color shifts
• Best Use: Educational, historical interest, or beginner collector lots.

🧠 Recommendation

Since you have multiple copies (some still on original mail), consider:

• Keeping them on cover (full envelope or postcard) — these can be worth more than loose stamps
• Organizing by postmark date/location — some regional postal markings are collectible
• Getting a professional appraisal if any seem to be color errors or unusually centered (catalog numbers Scott #599A or misprints can be more valuable)