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American Woman Issue, 4c Plate Block

Name: American Woman Issue, 4c Plate Block
Brand: United States

United States · 1960 · 4c

This stamp honors the American woman and commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The design features a mother and daughter looking towards a hopeful future, with a map of the United States in the background.

Issued during the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement, this stamp celebrated a key milestone in the fight for equal rights and recognized the evolving role of women in American society.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

women portraits social-reformers suffrage

Catalog Numbers

scott1158

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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

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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