1962, 5¢ George Washington, Blue, United States (Scott #1229)

This 1962, 5¢ George Washington, Blue stamp is the 5-cent denomination of the standard definitive series released by the U.S. Post Office Department in 1962. This design features the profile of George Washington based on the famous 1785 bust by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. The stamp served as the primary rate for first-class domestic mail from 1962 until 1966. 

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: Scott #1229.

• Denomination: 5 cents (5¢).

• Date of Issue: November 23, 1962.

• Printing Method: Rotary Press.

• Perforation: 10 Vertically

• Color: Dark Blue Gray.

• Mintage: Unavailable

• Subject: Portrait of George Washington, modeled after the marble bust by Jean-Antoine Houdon.

Condition Analysis

Status: 

Used and Uncertified. The stamp has been postally used and lacks original gum as expected for a used stamp.

Sellers Grading: Fine

Obverse: 

The image is clear with no surface abrasions.

Reverse: 

Clean, showing no signs of thinning or significant paper damage.

Centering / Margins: 

Excellent! 

The perforations do not cut into the design frame.

Postmark: 

Minimal

Other Findings: 

The perforation teeth are intact and complete on the right and left sides. No tears or creases.