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common1945-1980
US Shipbuilding 3c Stamp
United States · 1957 · 3¢
A violet-blue stamp depicting a large ship under construction in a shipyard, with cranes and scaffolding visible. The denomination '3c' and the text 'SHIPBUILDING' are prominently displayed.
Issued in 1957, this stamp likely commemorates the vital role of shipbuilding in American industry and national development during the post-war era.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$2Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$1.04Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$0.75Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$0.5Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$0.21Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
