1945 Franklin Roosevelt Sc 930-933 Presidential political history

Image is typical - plate numbers / positions vary

A set of four memorial issues commemorating President Franklin Roosevelt. These stamps were released posthumously following his death, honoring his legacy and contributions to American political history.

Stamp Details:

• Issue Date: September 25, 1945

• Denominations: 1¢, 2¢, 3¢, and 5¢

• Format: Pane of 100 for each denomination

• Color:

  • 1¢: Green (Sc 930)

  • 2¢: Carmine (Sc 931)

  • 3¢: Purple (Sc 932)

  • 5¢: Blue (Sc 933)

• Printing Method: Rotary Press

• Perforation: 10½ x 11

• Designs: Each stamp features a portrait of Franklin Roosevelt at different stages of his life.

  • 1¢ value: Portrait based on a photograph from 1907.

  • 2¢ value: Portrait based on a photograph from 1918.

  • 3¢ value: Portrait based on a photograph from 1905.

  • 5¢ value: Portrait based on a photograph from 1908.

• Notes: These stamps were issued as a series of memorial stamps for Roosevelt, a departure from the typical single commemorative issue.