100th Anniversary Professional Baseball
United States · 1969 · 6¢
The stamp features a stylized illustration of a baseball player in mid-swing, commemorating the centennial of professional baseball.
Issued in 1969, this stamp celebrates 100 years since the formation of the first professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, in 1869, marking a significant milestone in American sports history.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Alex Ross. · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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