A timeless United States definitive featuring a finely engraved left-profile portrait of George Washington in rich carmine red. Issued for everyday domestic postal rates, this stamp represents the workhorse values of late 19th-century American mail. The bold numeral “2” side panels and ornate frame give it strong visual presence in albums and exhibits. Collectors appreciate its classic Bureau engraving, crisp lines, and multiple shade and paper varieties. An essential type stamp for any U.S. classics or Washington-Franklin era collection.