FREE: 1938 1 1/2 Cents Martha Washington Stamp Scott #805 Used

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This is a used stamp of Martha Washington from personal collection. This one has two lines center left to right, and one at very top. Has a (2) print on bottom. Great to add to your collection if you don't have or to begin!

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U.S. #805
1938 1 1/2¢ Washington
Presidential Series

Issue Date: May 5, 1938
First City: Williamsburg, VA
Printing Method: Rotary press
Perforations: 11 x 10 ½

First Lady of the United States
In office
April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797
Succeeded by Abigail Adams
Personal details
Born June 2, 1731
Chestnut Grove, New Kent County, Colony of Virginia
Died May 22, 1802 (aged 70)
Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse(s) Daniel Parke Custis (1750-1757)George Washington (1759-1799)
Children:
Daniel Parke Custis, Jr.,
Frances Custis,
John Parke "Jacky" Custis,
Martha Parke "Patsy" Custis
Occupation First Lady of the United States
Known affectionately as the “Prexies,” the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.
The series was issued in response to public clamoring for a new Regular Issue series. The series that was current at the time had been in use for more than a decade. President Franklin D. Roosevelt agreed, and a contest was staged. The public was asked to submit original designs for a new series picturing all deceased U.S. Presidents. Over 1,100 sketches were submitted, many from veteran stamp collectors. Elaine Rawlinson, who had little knowledge of stamps, won the contest and collected the $500 prize. Rawlinson was the first stamp designer since the Bureau of Engraving and Printing began producing U.S. stamps who was not a government employee.