| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 26, 1935 |
| Year | 1935 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Rich lilac |
| Issue Location | Hartford, Conn. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-H-VF
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
This special postage stamp was issued in the 3-cent denomination to commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the settlement of Connecticut.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, and is inclosed within a single-line border. It is printed in rich lilac. The central design is a reproduction of the old historic Charter Oak. Across each end of the stamp are upright panels with light ground and dark edges containing the words "Connecticut" at the left and "Tercentenary" at the right, arranged vertically in architectural Roman lettering. In horizontal extensions of these panels at the top of the stamp are the dates "1635" at the left, and "1935" at the right, in dark figures. The lower edge of the top panel curves upward and forms a broad arch over the central design.
Within irregular-shaped panels in each lower corner, with light ground and dark edges, is the denomination designation "3¢" in dark color. In a narrow panel with dark ground, along the lower edge of the stamp are the words "United States postage" in white Gothic. Resting on the base panel and to the right of the center of the stamp is a narrow light ribbon panel containing the words "The Charter Oak" in dark Gothic lettering.
The Connecticut Tercentenary commemorative stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Hartford, Conn., on April 26, 1935.