Thomas Jefferson 1¢ Blue Green, Presidential Series

United States · 1938 · 1¢

This stamp features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The design is based on a bust by the renowned French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Part of the popular 1938 Presidential Series, or 'Prexies', this 1¢ denomination was one of the most widely used stamps of its time for postcards and third-class mail.

Issued in 1938, the Presidential Series was a definitive set that honored all deceased U.S. presidents up to that point, from Washington to Coolidge. This series remained in use for over a decade, becoming a familiar part of American life during World War II and the post-war era.