common1945-1980

Willa Cather Commemorative Stamp

Name: Willa Cather Commemorative Stamp
Brand: United States

United States · 1973 · 8 cents

This 8-cent stamp, issued in 1973, features a portrait of the acclaimed American author Willa Cather. It was part of the U.S. Postal Service's series honoring notable Americans.

Willa Cather was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer celebrated for her novels depicting frontier life on the Great Plains, including 'O Pioneers!' and 'My Ántonia'. This stamp commemorates her significant contributions to American literature.

Printing Method

Offset and Intaglio

Themes

literature authors women portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott1496

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$1.5

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.35

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.15

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.05

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