| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | September 5, 1934 |
| Year | 1934 |
| Denomination |
6¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.06 | Color | Blue |
| Series | National Parks |
| Series Time Span | 1934 |
| Issue Location | Crater Lake, Oreg. |
| 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 |
The stamps of this series are issued in sheets of 50.
The 6-cent stamp, arranged horizontally, is inclosed in a narrow ruled panel border. A view of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, showing portions of the surrounding rim and Wizard Island, occupies the major part of the space within the border. In a horizontal line in the upper central part of the stamp are the words "U.S. postage" in solid modified Gothic. In rectangular panels with light background and double-line borders in each lower corner is the denomination designation "6¢" in solid Gothic. In a narrow horizontal panel with light ground at the base of the stamp is the title "Crater Lake" in small dark Gothic letters. The stamp is printed in blue ink to conform to the color of the water in Crater Lake.
This special issue of ten postage stamps in denominations of 1-cent to 10-cents, inclusive, is the first series of stamps to be devoted entirely to scenic views from the national parks. The stamps were issued complimentary to the observance of 1934 as "National Parks Year."
The stamps of this series are of larger size, 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, in order to better accommodate the subject matter incorporated thereon. The stamps are issued in sheets of 50. These stamps were also placed on sale the same dates at Washington, D.C.