GEORGE WASHINGTON 2c Deep rose

Type Ia, was issued imperforate, but all examples were privately perforated with large oblong perforations at the sides (Schermack, type III). Beware of faked Schermack perforations

Country United States of America
Denomination
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Face value of a stamp, usually printed on the stamps.
— Glossary

2c
Color
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Original catalog color of the stamp.

Deep rose
Print method
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Method of process of imprinting designs on paper.

Engraved, Flat Plate
Perforation
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Holes punched between stamps to make separating easier.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs

Imperforate
Watermark
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A pattern embedded in a paper during stamp producing process.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs

Unwatermarked
Issue Date
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Date inscripted on a stamp or cancellation for used stamps not necessary correspond to real date of stamp issue.
#
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Catalog number of stamp.
— Basic philately terms for amateurs

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SP Special Peculiarity:

Type Ia design characteristics similar to Type I except that all the lines of the design are stronger. The toga button, toga rope and shading lines are heavy.