#719 1932 5ยข Olympic Issue
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Basic Info
5¢ BIue, bright blue, deep blue
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Subject: Discobolus and globe
Perforations: 11 x 10½
Number issued: 44,235,800
Scott #: 719
Issued: June 15th, 1932
Value
Used
15¢ - 20¢
No postmark with gum (MH)
25¢
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
50¢ - $1
First Day Covers
A first day cover, dated June 15th, 1932.
Plate #'s
#719 was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only
20868-71
The Story Behind the Stamp
The stamp features 'Discobolus', or discus thrower, by 5th century Greek sculptor Myron, This was also the symbol used by the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
The 5¢ value was created as it was assumed that the foreign athletes would require a stamp at the 5¢ 1oz foreign mail standard rate.
A Full Pane
A pane of 100, there were four panes to a sheet of 400
Essays and Proofs
Photo essay with unadopted design for both 718 and 719
718/719 E
Photo essay with unadopted design for both 718 and 719
718/719 E
719-P2
Small die proof no card
719-P2
1932 Issues
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