common1945-1980

USPS Americana Series Block of 4

Name: USPS Americana Series Block of 4
Brand: United States

United States · 1979 · 24¢ and 30¢

This block features two 24¢ stamps depicting Fort McHenry and two 30¢ stamps illustrating 'Freedom of Speech' with a quill and text. The designs are simple and patriotic, characteristic of the Americana Series.

The Americana Series was a long-running definitive series issued by the USPS from 1975 to 1981, replacing the Prominent Americans Series. It aimed to highlight various aspects of American heritage, history, and values on everyday postage.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

history patriotism architecture definitive

Catalog Numbers

scott1735, 1736

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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

$1.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.75

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