| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 15, 1932 |
| Year | 1932 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Series | Xth Summer Olympics |
| Series Time Span | 1932 |
| Issue Location | Los Angeles, Calif. |
| Size | 0.75 by 0.87 inch |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
The 3-cent stamp is printed in purple ink and has for the central design the likeness of an Olympic runner in crouched position as if ready for the starting signal.
The central subjects are in oval panels bordered along the top and sides with a narrow panel in the shape of a horseshoe with open part below. Within the bordering panels, which have white edges and solid backgrounds, is the inscription "Xth Olympiad—Los Angeles, 1932" in white Roman. Across the top of the stamps in a narrow white edged panel with solid background are the words "United States postage" in white Roman letters.
Within a circular panel with white edge and solid ground in each lower corner is the large numeral "3" or "5", conforming to the denomination of the stamp. Rising from the top of each circle is an acanthus leaf which overlaps the base of the horseshoe panel. Connecting the circles containing the numerals and forming the base of the stamp is a narrow panel, with solid background and white edges, containing the word "Cents" in white Roman. On either side from behind the upper part of the horseshoe panel rises a smoking torch.
This special series of postage stamps in the 3-cent and 5-cent denominations was issued in recognition of the International Olympic Games held at Los Angeles, Calif., from July 30 to August 14, 1932.
The two stamps are of the regular size, 0.75 by 0.87 inch in dimension, and are identical in every detail except as to color, denomination numerals, and central subject.
The Olympic Games stamps were first placed on sale at the post office in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 15, 1932.