U.S. #710
1932 5¢ Washington
Washington Bicentennial Issue

Issue Date: January 1, 1932
First City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 170,565,100
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 11 x 10.5
Color: Blue

This stamp featured the 5th of Charles W. Peale paintings to be u...  more

U.S. #710
1932 5¢ Washington
Washington Bicentennial Issue

Issue Date: January 1, 1932
First City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 170,565,100
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforation: 11 x 10.5
Color: Blue

This stamp featured the 5th of Charles W. Peale paintings to be used in the George Washington Bicentennial Series. Peale made 14 known paintings of Washington, with this being the last. Washington posed for both Peale and Peales 17-year-old son, Rembrandt Peale. The younger Peale went on to have a successful career as an artist.