1968, 40¢ Thomas Paine, Blue Black, United States (Scott #1292)

This 1968, 40¢ Thomas Paine, Blue Black stamp belongs to the "Prominent Americans Series," released by the U.S. Post Office Department between 1965 and 1978. This specific 40-cent denomination honors Thomas Paine, a Founding Father of the United States and the author of the influential pamphlets Common Sense and The American Crisis. This is a genuine 1968 standard issue. Whether you're a stamp collector, a history buff, or both, this 1968 Thomas Paine stamp is a statement piece that captures an important moment in American history. Add it to your collection today and own a piece of American history.

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: Scott #1292.

• Denomination: 40 cents (40¢).

• Date of Issue: January 29, 1968.

• Printing Method: Rotary Press.

• Perforation: 11 x 10½.

• Color: Blue Black.

• Mintage: Not Officially Published

• Subject: Portrait of Thomas Paine. The engraving is based on a painting by John Wesley Jarvis.

Condition Analysis

Status: 

Used and Uncertified

Obverse: 

The color is deep and fresh. The paper appears bright.

Reverse: 

The gum appears absent, but the surface is clean with no hinge marks.

Centering / Margins: 

Very Fine

Postmark: Trace

Other Findings: 

No visible tears or creases. The perforation tips are slightly rough, which is characteristic of rotary press stamps separated from a sheet.