common1900-1945

Founding of Swedish Settlement in Delaware

Name: Founding of Swedish Settlement in Delaware
Brand: United States

United States · 1938 · 3¢

The stamp depicts the Kalmar Nyckel, the ship that brought the first Swedish settlers, sailing towards a fortified settlement on the shore. Text at the top reads 'FOUNDING OF SWEDISH SETTLEMENT IN DELAWARE 1638-1938'.

This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of the New Sweden colony in Delaware, marking an important early European settlement in North America. It highlights the Swedish contribution to American history.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

commemorative history settlement anniversary ships

Catalog Numbers

scott836

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$0.75

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.3

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.2

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