common1945-1980

Fight Polio Commemorative Stamp

Name: Fight Polio Commemorative Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1957 · 3¢

The stamp depicts a family, a doctor, and a scientist, symbolizing the collective effort in the fight against polio. Text reads 'HONORING THOSE WHO HELPED FIGHT POLIO' and 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE'.

This stamp commemorates the significant efforts and breakthroughs in combating polio, particularly after the development of the Salk vaccine in the mid-1950s, which dramatically reduced cases of the disease.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative medicine health science disease family

Catalog Numbers

scott1089

Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="en:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> Designed by Charles R. Chickering<br> · License: Public domain

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.4

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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