SCOTT #210 WASHINGTON 2 CENT RED BROWN

    On October 1, 1883, the U.S. Congress reduced the First Class Mail rate from 3 cent per 1/2 ounce to 2 cent per 1/2 ounce. A new 2 cent red brown stamp picturing George Washington was issued. And the new lower rate increased the volume of mail handled by the Postal Service.