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United States Presidential Issue of 1938
uncommon1900-1945

United States Presidential Issue of 1938

United States · 1938 · Various (1¢ to $5)

A complete set of 32 definitive stamps from the 1938 Presidential Series, each featuring a portrait of a different U.S. President from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, with various denominations and colors.

Known colloquially as the 'Prexies,' this long-running definitive series replaced the Washington-Franklin issues and served as the primary postage for the United States for many years, covering a wide range of postal rates.

Image: US Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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