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US Postage Stamp Centenary

Name: US Postage Stamp Centenary
Brand: United States
Availability: InStock

United States · 1947 · 3¢

The stamp features portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, replicating those from the first US stamp issue, commemorating the centenary of US postage stamps.

Issued in 1947, this stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first United States postage stamps, which were issued in 1847 featuring Washington and Franklin.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative philately portraits history

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

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