| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | November 1, 1935 |
| Year | 1935 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Light purple |
| Issue Location | Lansing, Mich. |
| 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 in the 3-cent denomination was issued to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Statehood of Michigan.
The stamp is of the special-delivery size, 0.84 by 1.44 inches, arranged horizontally. It is surrounded by a double-line border and is printed in light purple. In a narrow panel with white edges and dark ground along the top edge of the stamp is the wording "1835 Michigan Centenary 1935", in white Roman. The central subject of the stamp is a large reproduction of the State seal, draped at the sides and base by the National Emblem at the left and the Michigan State banner at the right. The staffs of the flags extend to each upper corner. In square panels with dark ground in each lower corner is the denomination designation "3¢" in white. The wording "U. S. postage" in white Roman lettering is inclosed in a narrow horizontal panel with dark ground at the center of the lower edge of the stamp. In the space between the lower half of the central subject and the sides of the stamp is a forest and lake scene at the left, and at the right is a view representative of commerce and industry.
The new stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Lansing, Mich., on November 1, 1935.