1894 Scott #249 George Washington Deep Rose Type I, 2-Cent Stamp Post Marked Canceled. Scott #249 The stamp in the image is a 2-cent George Washington stamp issued in 1894. It is part of the first series of stamps printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). Several variations of this stamp exist, differentiated by color shades and triangle types in the design's corners. Identifying the specific type requires close examination of these details.
Key features of the 1894 2-cent George Washington stamp:
Denomination: 2 cents
Depicted Person: George Washington
Year of Issue: 1894
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)
Perforation: 12
Watermark: None
Types: Several types exist, including Type I, Type II, and Type III, distinguished by the triangles in the corners of the design.
Colors: Carmine lake, carmine, and shades of pink and red are possible.
Scott Numbers: #249, #250, #251, #252
The 1894 2-cent stamp featuring George Washington is Scott #248, 249, 250, 251 or 252

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