1992 29c Flag over White House, imperf pair with free normal
# 2609//09a - 1992 29c Flag over White House, imperf pair with free normal
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US#2609//09a
1992 Flag Over White House Imperforate Pair (with free normal stamp)
- Sold as pair to verify they are imperforate
- Issued in honor of 200th anniversary of the White House
- Pictures the Executive Mansion from an angle not used on US stamps before
Category of Stamp: Definitive
Set: Flag Series
Value: 29¢ First-Class Mail rate
First Day of Issue: April 23, 1992
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 5,561,196,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method/Format: Intaglio (in coils of 100, 500, and 3,000
Perforations: 10 vertically
Reason the stamp was issued: Though this stamp is a definitive, it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the laying of the White House’s cornerstone on October 13, 1792.
About the stamp design: Bureau of Engraving and Printing artist V. Jack Ruther was tasked with picturing the White House from a viewpoint that hadn’t been used on previous stamps. He chose a photo showing the east and north sides of the building as the model for the stamp. The White House was depicted in blue to express cool morning light. This is the third stamp to picture the White House with a flag.
Full rolls of imperforate stamps were found. They had been printed from two plates.
Special design details: There were discussions about whether to have a flag flying on the White House roof because the flag would be so small on the stamp. It was decided to have the flag on the roof, this meant there were actually two flags on each stamp.
About the printing process: The printers were concerned the red and blue ink would bleed into each other. To minimize this, two ink rollers were used for the blue ink and one for the red. It was later determined one blue ink roller could be used without causing the colors to bleed.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the White House in Washington, DC. President George Bush and First Lady Barbara were part of the ceremony. Because of scheduling difficulties, the event was not open to the public.
About the Flag Series: The first US stamp picturing the American flag (#1094) was issued on July 4, 1957. It caused a controversy because some saw cancelling a stamp with an image of the flag as disrespectful. Others were happy with the prospect of seeing this national symbol on a stamp. Two years later, another flag stamp, #1132, was released picturing the 49-star flag marking the entrance of Alaska into the Union. The following year, a new flag stamp celebrated the addition of Hawaii as the newest state. By this time, the US flag had become one of the most popular US stamp subjects. Since then, new flag stamps have been issued almost every year.
History the stamp represents: The design for the executive mansion was chosen as a result of a contest. James Hoban’s concept won the 1792 contest. Over the next eight years, Hoban oversaw the construction of the White House. A lime-based whitewash was applied to protect the sandstone exterior from moisture. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the White House. Hoban supervised its rebuilding.
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Normal Stamp FREE!
The stamps illustrated here were never perforated, yet despite the Postal Service’s strict quality control measures, they were sold at the Post Office. Error stamps are fun – they give your collection a unique flavor. Order this 2609a imperforate error today and we’ll send you the normal stamp, 2609, for FREE. Send for yours now and make your hobby time more rewarding.
Although it honored the 200th anniversary of the White House, this stamp was not considered a commemorative, because it was not issued in limited quantities for a limited time. The White House serves as the President's home and office, and was known as the President's House until 1901. The first public building in Washington, D.C., this historic site is viewed by more than one million visitors annually.
US#2609//09a
1992 Flag Over White House Imperforate Pair (with free normal stamp)
- Sold as pair to verify they are imperforate
- Issued in honor of 200th anniversary of the White House
- Pictures the Executive Mansion from an angle not used on US stamps before
Category of Stamp: Definitive
Set: Flag Series
Value: 29¢ First-Class Mail rate
First Day of Issue: April 23, 1992
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 5,561,196,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method/Format: Intaglio (in coils of 100, 500, and 3,000
Perforations: 10 vertically
Reason the stamp was issued: Though this stamp is a definitive, it was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the laying of the White House’s cornerstone on October 13, 1792.
About the stamp design: Bureau of Engraving and Printing artist V. Jack Ruther was tasked with picturing the White House from a viewpoint that hadn’t been used on previous stamps. He chose a photo showing the east and north sides of the building as the model for the stamp. The White House was depicted in blue to express cool morning light. This is the third stamp to picture the White House with a flag.
Full rolls of imperforate stamps were found. They had been printed from two plates.
Special design details: There were discussions about whether to have a flag flying on the White House roof because the flag would be so small on the stamp. It was decided to have the flag on the roof, this meant there were actually two flags on each stamp.
About the printing process: The printers were concerned the red and blue ink would bleed into each other. To minimize this, two ink rollers were used for the blue ink and one for the red. It was later determined one blue ink roller could be used without causing the colors to bleed.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony took place at the White House in Washington, DC. President George Bush and First Lady Barbara were part of the ceremony. Because of scheduling difficulties, the event was not open to the public.
About the Flag Series: The first US stamp picturing the American flag (#1094) was issued on July 4, 1957. It caused a controversy because some saw cancelling a stamp with an image of the flag as disrespectful. Others were happy with the prospect of seeing this national symbol on a stamp. Two years later, another flag stamp, #1132, was released picturing the 49-star flag marking the entrance of Alaska into the Union. The following year, a new flag stamp celebrated the addition of Hawaii as the newest state. By this time, the US flag had become one of the most popular US stamp subjects. Since then, new flag stamps have been issued almost every year.
History the stamp represents: The design for the executive mansion was chosen as a result of a contest. James Hoban’s concept won the 1792 contest. Over the next eight years, Hoban oversaw the construction of the White House. A lime-based whitewash was applied to protect the sandstone exterior from moisture. During the War of 1812, the British set fire to the White House. Hoban supervised its rebuilding.
Buy the Error and Get the
Normal Stamp FREE!
The stamps illustrated here were never perforated, yet despite the Postal Service’s strict quality control measures, they were sold at the Post Office. Error stamps are fun – they give your collection a unique flavor. Order this 2609a imperforate error today and we’ll send you the normal stamp, 2609, for FREE. Send for yours now and make your hobby time more rewarding.
Although it honored the 200th anniversary of the White House, this stamp was not considered a commemorative, because it was not issued in limited quantities for a limited time. The White House serves as the President's home and office, and was known as the President's House until 1901. The first public building in Washington, D.C., this historic site is viewed by more than one million visitors annually.