John Quincy Adams Presidential Issue
United States · 1938 · 2¢
The stamp features a left-facing portrait of John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. President. His name is inscribed above the portrait, with 'U.S. POSTAGE' and the '2 CENTS' denomination below.
This stamp is part of the extensive 1938 Presidential Issue, a definitive series honoring all U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Calvin Coolidge, along with other notable figures. The series was widely used for everyday mail and is a cornerstone of U.S. philately.
Printing Method
Engraved
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