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California Statehood Centennial

Name: California Statehood Centennial
Brand: United States

United States · 1950 · 3¢

The stamp commemorates California's 100th anniversary of statehood, depicting a gold miner, a pioneer couple with an oxen-drawn wagon, a citrus tree, and a ship.

Issued on September 9, 1950, this stamp celebrates California's admission to the Union in 1850, highlighting its early history of the gold rush and pioneering spirit.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

statehood centennial history pioneers gold-rush agriculture transport

Catalog Numbers

sg1090

scott990

michel628

Image: Bureau of Printing and Engraving · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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