Issued in 1932 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth, this 5-cent blue stamp depicts an engraved portrait of Washington based on a famous Gilbert Stuart painting. It belongs to the Washington Bicentennial Series, one of the most admired U.S. commemorative issues for its consistent classical style and historical focus. The design features ornate frames and the dual date ribbon “1732–1932,” symbolizing two centuries of national heritage.

Collector’s Note:
This issue was part of a 12-stamp commemorative set ranging from ½¢ to 10¢, each showing Washington at various stages of life. The 5¢ stamp typically covered the foreign surface letter rate at the time, making used examples like this one historically significant for postal history enthusiasts.