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Henry Ossawa Tanner Commemorative

Name: Henry Ossawa Tanner Commemorative
Brand: United States

United States · 1973 · 8¢

The stamp features a portrait of Henry Ossawa Tanner, a distinguished African American artist, with his name and the denomination '8c' prominently displayed. The design uses a stylized background to complement the portrait.

Issued in 1973, this stamp honors Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), a pioneering African American painter who achieved international recognition for his religious and genre works, reflecting a growing national appreciation for African American contributions to culture.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

art people commemorative african-american

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$0.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.4

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.3

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.2

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

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