U.S. #3619
23¢ Washington Monument
Issue Date: June 7, 2002
City: Washington, DC
Printed by: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.5 x 11
This 2002 definitive stamp features a portrait of George Washington based on the famous bust by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Issued on June 7, 2002, in Washington, DC, this stamp was printed by Ashton-Potter in a self-adhesive vending booklet format with serpentine die-cut perforations measuring 10½ by 11. The green stamp depicts America's first president in a classic profile that has appeared on U.S. currency and stamps for generations.
The 23¢ denomination filled an important postal need during the 2002 rate period, serving as a make-up rate for various mailing services. This vending booklet version represents one of several formats issued for this Washington design, alongside panes, convertible booklets, and coils. The stamp's traditional design and practical denomination made it a workhorse of the U.S. postal system during its period of use.
U.S. #3619
23¢ Washington Monument
Issue Date: June 7, 2002
City: Washington, DC
Printed by: Ashton Potter
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: Serpentine Die Cut 10.5 x 11
This 2002 definitive stamp features a portrait of George Washington based on the famous bust by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Issued on June 7, 2002, in Washington, DC, this stamp was printed by Ashton-Potter in a self-adhesive vending booklet format with serpentine die-cut perforations measuring 10½ by 11. The green stamp depicts America's first president in a classic profile that has appeared on U.S. currency and stamps for generations.
The 23¢ denomination filled an important postal need during the 2002 rate period, serving as a make-up rate for various mailing services. This vending booklet version represents one of several formats issued for this Washington design, alongside panes, convertible booklets, and coils. The stamp's traditional design and practical denomination made it a workhorse of the U.S. postal system during its period of use.