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Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Issue

Name: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Issue
Brand: United States

United States · 1938 · 5¢

The stamp features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd U.S. President, set within an oval frame. It is part of the iconic 1938 Presidential Series, also known as the 'Prexies'.

Issued during the Great Depression and on the eve of World War II, the 1938 Presidential Series was a comprehensive definitive set honoring U.S. Presidents. This 5-cent stamp specifically features Franklin D. Roosevelt, the sitting president at the time of its release.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state presidents definitive portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott809

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.3

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.