common1945-1980

International Geophysical Year 3c 1958 US Stamp

Name: International Geophysical Year 3c 1958 US Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1958 · 3¢

The stamp features a stylized globe with satellites orbiting, encircled by the text 'INTERNATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL YEAR 1957-58' and 'U.S. POSTAGE 3c'.

Issued to commemorate the International Geophysical Year (IGY), a global scientific collaboration from 1957-1958 focused on Earth sciences, including space exploration and atmospheric studies.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

science space earth-science commemorative

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Designed by Ervine Metzl. · License: Public domain

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