1926-28 2c Washington,bklt pane
# BK81 - 1926-28 2c Washington,bklt pane
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U.S. #BK81
1926-28 2¢ Washington
Booklet
- Get a COMPLETE Booklet of 12 1926-28 2¢ Washington stamps
- Complete booklet of US #634d stamps
Stamp Category: Definitive
Series: 1926-28 Rotary Stamps
Value: 2¢; first-class rate
First Day of Issue: February 25, 1927
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Format: Panes of 6 in booklets of 12
Type: I
Perforations: 11 x 10.5
Color: carmine
Why the stamp was issued: To provide convenient booklets with the first-class rate Washington stamp.
About the stamp design: The 1926-28 rotary stamps used the designs of the flat plate Series of 1922-25. The stamp depicts a bust by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Special design details: In this Type I stamp, the hair lines are weak and do not appear separate and distinct.
Unusual fact about this stamp: Several plate varieties are known. A large gouge (a plate defect) run from behind Washington’s ear to the toga button. It’s been called “an exceptionally fine plate variety.” Another plate gouge has been found running through the “D” of United States and across Washington’s forehead. Varieties have also been found showing recutting in several areas, most noticeably in Washington’s hair.
About the 1926-28 Rotary Stamps: When the Bureau began printing sheets on the rotary press, they found 11-gauge perforations were too fine, causing the stamps to separate prematurely.
This resulted in the perforations being changed back to 10-gauge perforations, which had first been used in 1915. Once again, objections were raised, and the Bureau began looking for a way to perforate the stamps so they were strong enough to resist premature separation, yet fine enough to be separated without difficulty. The solution was found in a compromise which resulted in a new perforation – the 10.5-gauge. This perforation seemed to please everyone and was adopted as the new standard for rotary press sheets.
History the stamp represents: The bust of George Washington featured on this stamp has appeared on numerous other US stamps over the years. It was created by renowned sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Born in France in 1741, Houdon befriended a number of American dignitaries living in Paris in the 1770s and 80s. Among them were Benjamin Franklin, John Paul Jones, and Thomas Jefferson. He sculpted each of these men and Jefferson encouraged him to go to America to sculpt George Washington.
Houdon spent weeks in 1785 at Washington’s Mount Vernon home and studied him carefully. On one occasion, Washington became angry about a horse trader’s prices and ordered the man off his property. At that moment, Houdon found the expression of pride and strength that inspired a nation.
Houdon set off to capture the expression in his sculpture. The artist prepared a clay bust and a plaster life mask of Washington before returning to France to complete his work. Houdon’s bust of Washington is regarded as the most accurate representation of George Washington’s face in existence.
U.S. #BK81
1926-28 2¢ Washington
Booklet
- Get a COMPLETE Booklet of 12 1926-28 2¢ Washington stamps
- Complete booklet of US #634d stamps
Stamp Category: Definitive
Series: 1926-28 Rotary Stamps
Value: 2¢; first-class rate
First Day of Issue: February 25, 1927
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving & Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Format: Panes of 6 in booklets of 12
Type: I
Perforations: 11 x 10.5
Color: carmine
Why the stamp was issued: To provide convenient booklets with the first-class rate Washington stamp.
About the stamp design: The 1926-28 rotary stamps used the designs of the flat plate Series of 1922-25. The stamp depicts a bust by Jean Antoine Houdon.
Special design details: In this Type I stamp, the hair lines are weak and do not appear separate and distinct.
Unusual fact about this stamp: Several plate varieties are known. A large gouge (a plate defect) run from behind Washington’s ear to the toga button. It’s been called “an exceptionally fine plate variety.” Another plate gouge has been found running through the “D” of United States and across Washington’s forehead. Varieties have also been found showing recutting in several areas, most noticeably in Washington’s hair.
About the 1926-28 Rotary Stamps: When the Bureau began printing sheets on the rotary press, they found 11-gauge perforations were too fine, causing the stamps to separate prematurely.
This resulted in the perforations being changed back to 10-gauge perforations, which had first been used in 1915. Once again, objections were raised, and the Bureau began looking for a way to perforate the stamps so they were strong enough to resist premature separation, yet fine enough to be separated without difficulty. The solution was found in a compromise which resulted in a new perforation – the 10.5-gauge. This perforation seemed to please everyone and was adopted as the new standard for rotary press sheets.
History the stamp represents: The bust of George Washington featured on this stamp has appeared on numerous other US stamps over the years. It was created by renowned sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon.
Born in France in 1741, Houdon befriended a number of American dignitaries living in Paris in the 1770s and 80s. Among them were Benjamin Franklin, John Paul Jones, and Thomas Jefferson. He sculpted each of these men and Jefferson encouraged him to go to America to sculpt George Washington.
Houdon spent weeks in 1785 at Washington’s Mount Vernon home and studied him carefully. On one occasion, Washington became angry about a horse trader’s prices and ordered the man off his property. At that moment, Houdon found the expression of pride and strength that inspired a nation.
Houdon set off to capture the expression in his sculpture. The artist prepared a clay bust and a plaster life mask of Washington before returning to France to complete his work. Houdon’s bust of Washington is regarded as the most accurate representation of George Washington’s face in existence.