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Joseph Pulitzer Commemorative Stamp
common1945-1980

Joseph Pulitzer Commemorative Stamp

United States · 1947 ·

The stamp features a portrait of Joseph Pulitzer, with his name above and the denomination '3 Cents' below. It also includes the quote 'Our Republic And Its Press Will Rise Or Fall Together' and the birth and centenary dates '1847-1947'.

This stamp was issued in 1947 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Pulitzer, a renowned American newspaper publisher and founder of the Pulitzer Prizes. It honors his significant contributions to journalism and his belief in a free and responsible press.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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