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Colorado Statehood 75th Anniversary

Name: Colorado Statehood 75th Anniversary
Brand: United States

United States · 1951 · 3¢

The stamp features Colorado's capitol building, flanked by Mount of the Holy Cross and the state seal. In the foreground, a columbine (state flower) and a mounted cowboy complete the design.

Issued on August 1, 1951, this stamp commemorates the 75th anniversary of Colorado's statehood, which occurred in 1876.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

statehood anniversary architecture mountains flora cowboy commemorative

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

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.75

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.5

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.15

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