| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 1, 1938 |
| Year | 1938 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Pink |
| Series | Presidential Series |
| Series Time Span | 1938 |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.75 x 0.87 inch |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-VF
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
Photograph of bust by F. William Sievers, in the Rotunda of the Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, Va.
This series of ordinary postage stamps replaces that known as the issue of 1922-23. All but the three highest denominations were printed on rotary presses and issued in sheets of 100. The $1, $2, and $5, being bicolored, were supplied from 100 subject flat plates, both border and vignette, and issued in sheets of that size.
This series is distinctive for its simplicity, number of denominations involved, and subject matter. The stamps are all 0.75 by 0.87 inch in dimension, arranged vertically. Incorporated in the designs are likenesses of all Presidents from Washington to Coolidge arranged in accordance with their tenure of office. In addition, are shown Benjamin Franklin on the ½-cent value, Martha Washington on 1½-cent, and a view of the White House on the 4½-cent.
Except for the three stamps mentioned above, each shows a Presidential bust facing to the right and located at the left of the center of the stamp. In the upper right corner are the words "United States Postage," arranged in three lines, in white modernized Gothic. Below, in like lettering of smaller size is the name of the President with dates to indicate the years of his administration. Denomination numerals appear in both lower corners with the word "Cent" or "Cents" between, in white lettering. All but the three highest values have flat backgrounds in color. Denominations of ½-cent to 9-cent are without borders, the 10-cent to 19-cent have single-line borders, and the 20-cent to 50-cent have double-line borders.
The profile busts appearing on the $1, $2, and $5 values are slightly larger than the others. They are centrally located and printed in black. The name of the President and the dates of his service appear directly below the likeness, corresponding in position with the word "Cents" in the lower values. Large denomination numerals appear in each of the lower corners preceded by the dollar sign. The color of all printing, other than the portrait itself, is that of the respective border.
All stamps of this issue, except the ½-cent Franklin, were first sold at the Washington, D.C., post office. The ½-cent stamp was first offered for sale at the Benjamin Franklin Memorial Station, Philadelphia, Pa.