common1945-1980

1950 Kansas City, Missouri Centennial

Name: 1950 Kansas City, Missouri Centennial
Brand: United States

United States · 1950 · 3 cents

This stamp features a split design illustrating the growth of Kansas City, Missouri. The lower portion depicts the city in 1850 with a riverboat and early settlement, while the upper portion shows the modern 1950 skyline with skyscrapers.

Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kansas City, Missouri, this stamp highlights the city's transformation from a frontier town to a major metropolitan center over a century.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

cities history centennial transportation urban-development

Catalog Numbers

scott994

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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