Theodore Roosevelt 5-cent Definitive
United States · 1902 · 5 cents
The stamp features a profile portrait of Theodore Roosevelt facing left, set within an ornate rectangular frame. 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' is inscribed at the top, and 'POSTAGE FIVE CENTS' at the bottom.
This stamp is part of the 1902-03 definitive series, which was the first U.S. stamp series to feature a former president (William McKinley) and also included the sitting president, Theodore Roosevelt. It marked a significant redesign from previous U.S. issues.
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Engraved
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