Land-Grant Colleges Centennial Stamp
United States · 1955 · 3¢
The stamp design features an open book, a lamp of knowledge, and a globe, symbolizing the pursuit and spread of education. It commemorates the centennial of the land-grant college system.
This stamp was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the land-grant college system, which revolutionized higher education in the United States by making practical, scientific, and agricultural studies accessible to a broader population.
Printing Method
Engraved
License: Public domain
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