common1900-1945

V-J Day Commemorative Stamp on First Day Cover

Name: V-J Day Commemorative Stamp on First Day Cover
Brand: United States

United States · 1945 · 3¢

A 3-cent United States stamp featuring a stylized eagle with wings spread, commemorating V-J Day, presented on a First Day Cover with a special Washington D.C. cancellation.

This stamp was issued on August 14, 1945, to commemorate V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day), marking the formal announcement of Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative world-war-ii victory history eagle

Catalog Numbers

scott930

Image: The US Post. · License: Public domain

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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

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$1.5

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.