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Fort Kearny Commemorative

Name: Fort Kearny Commemorative
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1948 · 3¢

The stamp features an illustration of Fort Kearny, Nebraska, with a pioneer group sculpture from the state's Capitol depicted above it.

Issued on September 22, 1948, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Fort Kearny, a crucial outpost on the Oregon Trail during the westward expansion of the United States.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative history forts pioneers architecture

Catalog Numbers

scott963

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · 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

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