U.S. #C16
1931-32 5¢ Winged Globe
Issue Date: August 19, 1931
City: Washington, DC
Quantity: 57,340,050
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary press printing
Perforations: 10 ½ x 11
Color: Violet
This issue has the same design as the 1930 issue 5¢ violet. This stamp was produced by Rotary Press (as opposed to Flat Press) for reasons of economy. Although stamp collectors consider this a new issue, no official first day of issue was announced. The Post Office simply considered these stamps to be a more economical way to produce the original 5¢ violet.