Washington Silhouette Stamp Appraisal

United States 2 Cents Postage Stamp (George Washington Silhouette)

This item is a 2-cent United States postage stamp, distinctively featuring a white silhouette depiction of George Washington facing left, against a solid red circular background. The circular design is framed by an outer red ring which bears the inscription 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' along the top curve and '2 CENTS' along the bottom curve, separated by two numeral '2's on either side of the circular design, all in white lettering. The stamp appears to be 'bullseye' canceled with horizontal black lines passing over the central image, indicating it has been used. The paper background of the stamp is white, and the overall color scheme is red and white with black cancellation marks. While the exact dimensions are not provided, it appears to be a standard-sized postage stamp. The image quality suggests some age, but the stamp itself seems relatively well-preserved, with the colors still vibrant. There are no obvious tears or significant creases visible from the current image. The edges of the stamp are not entirely visible, so whether it is perforated or imperforated cannot be definitively determined. This type of stamp, particularly the 2-cent value with Washington's silhouette, falls into a category of definitive stamps issued by the USPS, likely from an early to mid-20th-century period, possibly part of the 'Washington-Franklin issues' or similar series, which featured various denominations and designs of Washington.