common1900-1945

Thomas Jefferson 4-Cent Commemorative Stamp, 1904

Name: Thomas Jefferson 4-Cent Commemorative Stamp, 1904
Brand: United States

United States · 1904 · 4 cents

This 4-cent commemorative stamp features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President. It was part of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition series, notably making Jefferson the first American President to be honored on a commemorative postage issue.

Issued for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, this stamp commemorates Jefferson's pivotal role in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, a significant event in American territorial expansion.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

thomas-jefferson presidents history louisiana-purchase expositions

Catalog Numbers

scott310

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

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