US 1938 William McKinley (1843-1901) 25c. Scott. 829
Series: Presidential Issue
Issued date: 02-12-1938 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 25c.
Emission: Definitive
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 829
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 825
Michel (Germany): 436A
Yvert et Tellier (France): 394
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Deep red lilac
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10˝
Gum type: Water activated
Themes: Famous People, Politician, Head of State, Statesman, Lawyer, Advocate
Total print: 1,469,132,200 (estimate)
Note: The 25c. stamp, like most of the higher denominations, was not issued to meet a specific postal need, but was rather a convenience stamp capable of making up combination rates. One specific use was air mail to the Pacific, Asia and Africa, in lieu of the air mail stamp.
Issued date: 02-12-1938 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 25c.
Emission: Definitive
Watermark: No Watermark
Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 829
Stanley Gibbons (UK): 825
Michel (Germany): 436A
Yvert et Tellier (France): 394
Dimensions (height x width):
25.4mm x 22.2mm
Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Print Method: Rotary press
Stamp Colors: Deep red lilac
Perforation: Perf 11 x 10˝
Gum type: Water activated
Themes: Famous People, Politician, Head of State, Statesman, Lawyer, Advocate
Total print: 1,469,132,200 (estimate)
Note: The 25c. stamp, like most of the higher denominations, was not issued to meet a specific postal need, but was rather a convenience stamp capable of making up combination rates. One specific use was air mail to the Pacific, Asia and Africa, in lieu of the air mail stamp.
Description:- William McKinley (1843-1901) was the 25th President of the United States, serving from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. He was president during the Spanish–American War of 1898, raised protective tariffs to boost American industry, and rejected the expansionary monetary policy of free silver, keeping the nation on the gold standard.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McKinley
Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_McKinley
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