W. C. Handy Commemorative Stamp
United States · 1969 · 6¢
A 6-cent US postage stamp featuring a portrait of W. C. Handy, the 'Father of the Blues', against a plain background.
Issued on May 17, 1969, this stamp honors W. C. Handy, an influential American musician, composer, and bandleader, recognizing his profound impact on blues music.
Printing Method
Photogravure
Themes
Image: The stamp was designed by Bernice Kochan of Cleveland, Ohio, winner of a nationwide contest sponsored by Memphis Sesquicentennial, Inc. · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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