W.C. Fields, Comedian

Name: W.C. Fields, Comedian
Brand: United States

United States · 1980 · 15¢

This stamp honors the legendary American comedian and actor W.C. Fields (1880-1946). The design features a portrait of Fields in his characteristic top hat, based on a photograph by George Hurrell. It is part of the Performing Arts series, which celebrates notable figures in American entertainment.

Issued on the centenary of his birth, this stamp recognized Fields' significant contribution to American comedy and film during the vaudeville era and the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

famous-people performing-arts comedians actors cinema

Catalog Numbers

scott1803

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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