common1900-1945

United States 1c National Parks, Yosemite

Name: United States 1c National Parks, Yosemite
Brand: United States

United States · 1934 · 1c

This one-cent stamp features a view of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, California. It was part of the popular 1934 National Parks issue, a ten-stamp series celebrating the beauty of America's natural landscapes and encouraging tourism during the Great Depression.

Issued under the direction of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the National Parks series was intended to boost national morale and promote domestic travel during a difficult economic period.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

national-parks yosemite el-capitan nature landscapes

Catalog Numbers

scott756

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.