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1981 18c & 20c James Hoban, First Day Cover
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U.S. #1935-36
1981 James Hoban
Issue Date: October 13, 1981
City: Washington, DC
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 11
Color: Multicolored
In 1792, a contest was held to pick the architect to design the official residence of the President of the United States. Irish immigrant James Hoban spent the next eight years overseeing the construction of his winning design. Fourteen years after construction was complete, the British burned the White House. Hoban personally supervised the rebuilding process.
The James Hoban stamp was issued in two denominations – 18¢ and 20¢ – due to a pending rate change in 1981.
U.S. #1935-36
1981 James Hoban
Issue Date: October 13, 1981
City: Washington, DC
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 11
Color: Multicolored
In 1792, a contest was held to pick the architect to design the official residence of the President of the United States. Irish immigrant James Hoban spent the next eight years overseeing the construction of his winning design. Fourteen years after construction was complete, the British burned the White House. Hoban personally supervised the rebuilding process.
The James Hoban stamp was issued in two denominations – 18¢ and 20¢ – due to a pending rate change in 1981.
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