common1945-1980

Fort Bliss Centennial Commemorative

Name: Fort Bliss Centennial Commemorative
Brand: United States

United States · 1949 · 3¢

The stamp features an illustration of the original Fort Bliss building with a cavalry soldier on horseback in the foreground and a modern soldier in the background. It commemorates the centennial of Fort Bliss, established in 1848.

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of Fort Bliss, a significant United States Army post located in El Paso, Texas. It highlights the fort's long history and its role in national defense.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

military centennial history architecture

Catalog Numbers

scott979

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; designed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_R._Chickering_(artist)" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Charles R. Chickering (artist)"><big><b>Charles R. Chickering</b></big></a> · License: Public domain

View on Wikimedia Commons

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.