USPS FDC #1936 1935 1981 20¢ 18c James Hoban Fleetwood

U.S. #1936

1981 20¢ James Hoban

Issue Date: October 13, 1981

City: Washington, DC

Quantity: 167,360,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforations: 11

Color: Multicolored

 

The James Hoban stamp was issued in two denominations – 18¢ and 20¢ – due to a pending rate change in 1981. 

On December 8, 1831, White House architect James Hoban died in Washington, DC.

James Hoban’s exact birthdate is unknown, but it’s believed he was born around 1758 in Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland.  He grew up on the estate of the Earl of Desart.

When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;

• eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable 
• Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      Arrives within  2 to 3 days.
• Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days 

Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight