Fort Sumter Centennial
United States · 1961 · 4¢
The stamp depicts a stylized image of Fort Sumter with a cannon in the foreground and the American flag flying. Text reads 'FORT SUMTER' and 'CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL'.
This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter, which marked the beginning of the American Civil War in April 1861.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: U.S. Post Office<br>Designed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_R._Chickering_(artist)" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Charles R. Chickering (artist)"><b>Charles R. Chickering</b></a> · License: Public domain
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
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Nicely centered, minor flaws
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Off-center or visible wear
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