Washington Head
3 CENTS
Imperforate

Flat Plate

Offset

Method of Printing

To make it easy on yourself, once you have determined that the stamp is imperforate, next determine the method of printing, either the flat plate or offset method. The 3¢ stamp was not issued imperforate using the rotary press method.

See also: Printing Methods for the Washington Franklins  

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