About This Stamp
Millard Fillmore (1800–1874), the 13th president of the United States, appears on the 13-cent denomination of the 1938 Presidential series. The Postal Service issued the stamp in sheet form on September 22, 1938. A bust displayed in the Senate Gallery of the U.S. Capitol inspired the stamp's vignette. This was Millard Fillmore's first appearance on a postage stamp.
Vice President Fillmore became president upon the death of John Tyler. He served out the term (1849–1850) but was not elected to another term. Gold was discovered in California during his presidency.
While the 13-cent value saw use in combination with other stamps, especially on fourth-class mail. For instance, a first-class, special delivery cover could have been properly paid with a combination rate in effect November 1, 1944, through December 31, 1948. Stamps having solo usage are difficult to find.