common1945-1980

New York City 300th Anniversary

Name: New York City 300th Anniversary
Brand: United States

United States · 1953 · 3¢

The stamp depicts a historical scene of New Amsterdam in the foreground with a Dutch ship, contrasted with the modern New York City skyline in the background.

Issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of New York City, this stamp highlights the city's historical origins as New Amsterdam.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

city anniversary history architecture transport

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

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25

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.