#720b 1932 3ยข Washington Issue
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Basic Info
3¢ Violet, deep violet
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Subject: George Washington
Perforations: 11 x 10½ (4 panes of 6)
Number issued: n/k
Scott #: 720b
Issued: July 25th, 1932
Value
Used
$1
No postmark with gum (MH)
$1 - $2
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$3 - $8
First Day Covers
A first day cover, dated July 25th, 1932
The Story Behind the Stamp
Due to the conversion from the 2¢ to 3¢ postal rate there were no stamp booklets available for the 1oz letter rate. This was rectified by the booklet above. Surprising few full booklets (bk85) survive, the value is around $180 each.
Plate #'s
#720b was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only
20900-05
21010-13
21489-90
21515, 19-20
The plate numbers were normally cut off, however on miss-cut sheets one can see the plate number
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