| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 7, 1934 |
| Year | 1934 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Green Bay, Wis. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| 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 |
This stamp was issued to commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the arrival of the French explorer, Jean Nicolet, on the shores of Green Bay, who, according to historical records, was the first white man to reach the territory now comprised in the State of Wisconsin.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, and is inclosed within a narrow double-line border. It is printed in purple. Extending across the top of the stamp in a narrow panel with dark ground and white edges is the inscription "1634—Wisconsin Tercentenary—1934" in white Roman lettering. The central subject is reproduced from a painting depicting the arrival of the explorer. On a white ribbon panel at the base of the picture is the title "Nicolet's Landing on the shores of Green Bay" in solid Gothic lettering. In a narrow panel, with white border that extends along the lower edge of the stamp, are the words "United States postage" in white Roman with small ornaments at either end. Resting on the base panel in each lower corner are dark rectangular panels with white edges inclosing the denomination designation "3¢" in white. Panels of the same width composed of fan-shaped ornaments extend to the top panel on each side.
The Wisconsin Tercentenary commemorative stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Green Bay, Wis., on July 7, 1934.