The first Vice-President, John Adams, went on to become our second President. During his term, the capital moved from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. He and Mrs. Adams were the first to live in the White House, which was partially complete when they moved in.
The 1938 Presidential Series was printed on rotary press and perforated 11 x 10.5. In 1939, the 1¢ to 10¢ denominations were issued as coil stamps with a 10 gauge perforations vertically. The 1¢ to 3¢ denominations were also issued with horizontal perforations.
The Prexies
Known affectionately as the “Prexies,” the 1938 Presidential series is a favorite among stamp collectors.