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uncommon1900-1945
Presidential Series 1938
United States · 1938 · 3¢
A collection of the 1938 Presidential Series stamps, featuring engraved portraits of U.S. presidents, Benjamin Franklin, and Martha Washington, ranging in value from 1/2¢ to $5.
Issued during the Great Depression, this definitive series provided a uniform and dignified set of stamps for everyday postal use, replacing the earlier Washington-Franklin series.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott803-834
Image: B. Folkman · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
