1936, 1¢ John Paul Jones & John Barry, Green, United States (Scott #790)

This stamp is part of the "Army and Navy" Commemorative Series of 1936–1937, a set issued to honor the bravery and leadership of the American military forces. This specific 1-cent denomination pays tribute to the Navy during the Revolutionary War era. It features portraits of two naval heroes: John Paul Jones (left) and John Barry (right). The design also depicts their respective flagships, the Bon Homme Richard and the Lexington.

This is a genuine specimen of the 1936 Army-Navy Issue. Scott #790 was produced in large quantities (over 100 million issued), making it a readily available stamp for collectors. Given the heavy cancellation and centering issues, this specific copy holds standard collector value as a representative space-filler rather than a premium investment-grade item.

Technical Specifications:

• Catalog Number: Scott #790.

• Denomination: 1 Cent (1¢).

• Release Date: December 15, 1936.

• Printing Method: Rotary Press.

• Perforation: 11 × 10½.

• Color: Green.

• Subject: Naval Heroes of the American Revolution (John Paul Jones & John Barry) with ships Bon Homme Richard and Lexington.

Condition Analysis:

• Status: Used. The stamp bears a heavy black machine cancellation (wavy lines) across the bottom third, partially obscuring the ship names and the lower portions of the portraits.

• Centering: Fine (F). The design is noticeably shifted to the left and slightly upward. The right margin is significantly wider than the left, and the bottom margin is wider than the top. The margins are unbalanced, though the perforations do not cut into the frame.

• Reverse Side: The gum is absent (used condition). The paper appears clean with no obvious thins, creases, or repairs visible under standard lighting.

• Perforations: Generally sound with appropriate gauge (11 x 10½). There is minor roughness on the left vertical edge, consistent with separation from a pane.