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Salute to Youth 3c 1948 issue U.S. stamp
common1945-1980

Salute to Youth 3c 1948 issue U.S. stamp

United States · 1948 ·

The stamp features a design of an adult hand passing a flaming torch to a group of young people, with the inscription 'SALUTE TO YOUTH' and 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE 3¢'.

Issued on June 24, 1948, this commemorative stamp honored the youth of America and their contributions to the nation, reflecting a post-World War II emphasis on civic engagement and future leadership.

Printing Method

Engraved

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

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
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.