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01 PCS - USED GEORGE WASHINGTON 5cents(1909)U.S POSTAGE STAMP ;

-SCOTT #361 BLUISH PAPER-

- VERY GOOD(VG),NO GUM(NG) - CONDITION (UNCERTIFIED *Refer photos!!);

DESCRIPTION

On February 16, 1909, stamps printed on an experimental bluish paper were issued.  These stamps were part of an effort to prevent paper shrinkage.Like so many of the other stamps in the Washington-Franklin Series, this variety came about because of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s desire to create a better product. One of the main problems the Bureau was encountering was paper shrinkage. Since the stamps were wet printed they would shrink as the paper dried, causing irregular and “off center” perforations, which resulted in a considerable amount of waste.To combat the problem, the Bureau changed the composition of the paper by adding 35% wool rag to the wood pulp. Although stamps printed on this paper are known for having a bluish tint, the best way to check them is to examine the gum on the back.

Some Info:

U.S. #361

1909 5¢ Washington

Bluish Paper

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Earliest Known Use: May 18, 1910

Quantity issued: 4,000 (estimate)

Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Method: Flat plate

Watermark: Double line 

Perforation: 12 

Color: Blue 

- What you see is what you get (As IS!!)..

- For a 1909 issued artifact of history,this is reasonably well preserved,especially with 

DEEP Blue tone (Unfaded!!)

- Has potential for high BIDS in an auction event*("Mystic Stamp Company" selling for USD18,000 for a used one!)

- Grab it while its still at current discount!!

**I also hold other presidential portrait(similar era/issues),such as Jefferson,Lincoln,Franklin in my collection.

Pls message if interested with the others.(George Washington 3cents (1932) is still available x1!!)

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