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Arctic Exploration Commemorative

Name: Arctic Exploration Commemorative
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1959 · 4¢

The stamp depicts a polar bear on an ice floe, with the nuclear submarine USS Nautilus and an icebreaker in the background, symbolizing advancements in Arctic exploration.

Issued in 1959, this stamp commemorates the scientific and technological achievements in Arctic exploration, particularly the historic journey of the USS Nautilus under the North Pole.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

arctic exploration science animals polar-bear submarine ships commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott1133

Image: U.S. Post Office · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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