Description: This classic definitive postage stamp from the United States belongs to the highly collectible 1938 Presidential Series, featuring a detailed monochrome bright blue engraving of James Monroe. The design utilizes a clean, geometric format that strips away traditional ornate frames to showcase a sharp right-facing profile portrait based on an 1825 bust sculpture by Pietro Cardelli. The text "UNITED STATES POSTAGE" is neatly arranged in three justified lines within the upper right quadrant. Positioned just below the profile, a fine inscription reads "JAMES MONROE 1817–1825," specifically honoring his presidential terms of office. Centered cleanly at the bottom margin, the words "5 CENTS" are flanked on both sides by a bold numeral "5". This used specimen exhibits multiple thick, wavy horizontal black lines from a machine postmark running directly across the portrait.
Circa: 1938-1950s
Condition: Used - Hinged
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