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United States 1c Pilgrim Tercentenary - The Mayflower

Name: United States 1c Pilgrim Tercentenary - The Mayflower
Brand: United States

United States · 1920 · 1c

This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock. The central design features a detailed engraving of the Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The vignette is framed by an ornate border with the denomination '1' in each corner.

Issued in 1920, this stamp was part of a set of three celebrating the Pilgrim Tercentenary, a major national event that honored the early English settlers and their role in American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

ships history anniversary exploration

Catalog Numbers

scott548

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

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

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