| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 15, 1936 |
| Year | 1936 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Little Rock, Ark. |
| 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 |
The stamp was printed by the rotary process without straight edges and was issued in sheets containing 50 stamps.
This special postage stamp was issued in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of Arkansas statehood.
The stamp is the same size as the special-delivery stamp, 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally. It is inclosed in a double-line border and is printed in purple. The central design of the stamp is a view of the old Statehouse, showing the portico of the central building and portion of the right wing, inclosed in a circular panel. On a white ribbon panel along the lower edge of the circle is the title "Old State House" in solid Gothic. At the left, partly below the central design, is a representation of the first settlement in Arkansas, above which appears the name "Arkansas Post" in solid Gothic, arranged in two lines. In a corresponding position at the right is pictured the present State capitol with the name above in dark Gothic in two lines. In each lower corner within circular panels, with double-line borders and solid ground, is the denomination numeral "3" in white architectural Roman. At the center of the lower edge of the stamp in a narrow horizontal panel with white edges and ornamental ends is the inscription "U. S. postage", and directly underneath "Three cents" in white Roman lettering. Arranged in solid Gothic lettering in the upper corners is the wording "Arkansas" at the left with the date "1836" below, and "Centennial" at the right with the date "1936" underneath. The stamp was printed by the rotary process without straight edges and was issued in sheets containing 50 stamps.
The new stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Little Rock, Ark., on June 15, 1936.