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common1945-1980
James Naismith Commemorative
United States · 1961 · 4¢
This stamp features a portrait of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, with a basketball hoop and ball in the background.
Issued in 1961, this stamp honors James Naismith, the Canadian-American physical educator who created the sport of basketball in 1891.
Printing Method
Typography
Catalog Numbers
scott1189
Image: USPS · License: Public domain
View on Wikimedia CommonsEstimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$0.75Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$0.5Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.3Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.15Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.05Off-center or visible wear
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