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Maine Statehood Lighthouse

Name: Maine Statehood Lighthouse
Brand: United States

United States · 1970 · 6 cents

This stamp features the iconic Pemaquid Point Light, a historic lighthouse situated on a rocky promontory in Bristol, Maine. The design commemorates the 150th anniversary of Maine's admission to the Union.

The stamp celebrates Maine's 150th anniversary of statehood, which occurred in 1820 when it separated from Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise, becoming the 23rd U.S. state.

Printing Method

Offset

Themes

statehood lighthouse anniversary history architecture maine

Catalog Numbers

scott1391

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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