Like the 1¢ issue, the 2¢ Washington sought use on a variety of mail 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 postcards and postal treaty covers to Mexico and Canada. Varieties include booklet panes and the Philippines overprint.
Varieties (Scott catalog number):
US Definitive (301)
Booklet pane (301c)
Philippines Overprint (227)
Common Uses:
- All 1st class mail
- Foreign destined postcards
- Make up multiple rates
Solo Uses:
UPU rate to the Azores
- Foreign destined postcard
- 1st class letter (< 1 ounce)
- 2nd class (< 8 oz newspaper or magazine)
- 3rd class (< 4 oz printed matter )
- 4th class (< 2 oz samples or merchandise)
Favorite Covers: