1965 Scott #1269 – 5¢ Herbert Hoover / Humanitarian, Engineer, President

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1965 honoring Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the United States. The stamp features a red portrait of Hoover with inscriptions recognizing his roles as humanitarian, engineer, and president. This particular example is printed upside down, a collectible anomaly that may interest philatelists who specialize in misprints or production errors. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1965
- Scott Catalog No. 1269
- Subject: Herbert Hoover
- Theme: U.S. Presidents, humanitarian service
- Design Elements: Red portrait, inverted orientation, inscription ring
- Cancel Type: Black vertical line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of presidential history, political figures, or printing errors