1883-88 Scott #213 George Washington Green 2-Cent Stamp Perf 12 Post Marked Canc

1883-88 Scott #213 George Washington Green 2-Cent Stamp Perf 12 Post Marked Canceled. The 1883-88 stamp series, also known as the "New Rates & Designs" series, was issued by the United States Postal Service and includes various denominations featuring different designs. The 2-cent stamp from this series, like the one depicted, features George Washington and exists in both red-brown (#210) and green (#213) colors. Key details of the 1883-88 stamp series: Reason for Issuance: The series was created in response to the reduction of the first-class mail rate from 3 cents to 2 cents per half ounce in March 1883. Design Policy: Except for the 1847 and 1869 issues, all definitive stamps paying the first-class rate featured George Washington. 2-Cent Stamp Variations: #210: 2-cent Washington in red-brown, issued October 1, 1883. #213: 2-cent Washington in green, issued in 1887 as part of a color change for some stamps of the 1870-89 regular issues. Printing Details: Printer: American Bank Note Company. Method: Flat plate. Watermark: None. Perforation: 12. The stamp depicted is a 2-cent George Washington stamp, specifically the 1887 issue from the 1883-88 series. It's green in color and is cataloged as Scott #213. This stamp was part of a series issued to reflect new postal rates enacted in 1883, which lowered the first-class mail rate to 2 cents per half ounce.