| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 8, 1934 |
| Year | 1934 |
| Denomination |
10¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.10 | Color | Slate-gray |
| Series | National Parks |
| Series Time Span | 1934 |
| Issue Location | Gatlinburg, Tenn. |
| 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 |
|
M-NG-F
|
Mint - No Gum - Fine | View price |
|
M-NG-VG
|
Mint - No Gum - 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 10-cent stamp is arranged vertically, and has for the central subject a view of Mount Le Conte, one of the outstanding points of interest in Smoky Mountain National Park. In a narrow panel across the top of the stamp, with dark ground, are the words "Great Smoky Mountains" in white Roman. In a similar panel at the base of the stamp are the words "United States postage" in white Roman. Resting on the base is a curved ribbon panel, in the central fold of which, on a light ground, is the word "Cents" in dark Roman. Immediately above, in a rectangular panel with dark ground, is the large numeral "10" in white Roman. The stamp is printed in slate-gray color.
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.