common1900-1945

Golden Gate International Exposition Tower of the Sun 3-cent 1939 U.S. Stamp

Name: Golden Gate International Exposition Tower of the Sun 3-cent 1939 U.S. Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1939 · 3 cents

This U.S. stamp, issued in 1939, commemorates the Golden Gate International Exposition. The design prominently features the 'Tower of the Sun', a distinctive architectural landmark of the exposition held on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay.

The Golden Gate International Exposition was a world's fair held in San Francisco in 1939 and 1940, celebrating the completion of the Golden Gate and San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridges.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

exposition fair architecture landmark san-francisco

Catalog Numbers

scott852

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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

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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