1932 Washington Bicentennial

In 1932, a set of twelve stamps were issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Each classically engraved stamp is based on a different historic portrait of George Washington by renowned artists.

U.S. #704-715
U.S. #704-71

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