American Woman Issue, 4c Plate Block
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
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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