| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 15, 1937 |
| Year | 1937 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple (different shade for each stamp) |
| Series | Territorial Series |
| Series Time Span | 1937 |
| Issue Location | Charlotte Amalie, V. I. |
| 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 central subject of the stamp is a view of the city of Charlotte Amalie with the outlying harbor and sugar loaf islands in the distance. In a narrow panel with dark ground at the top of the stamp are the words "Virgin Islands" in white Roman. In a corresponding panel at the lower edge of the stamp is the name "Charlotte Amalie" in white Gothic, with scroll work at each end. In vertical panels with dark ground at the sides of the stamp is the wording "U. S. Postage" at the left and "Three Cents" at the right in white Gothic. Within shield-shaped panels with dark ground in each lower corner of the stamp is the denomination numeral "3" in white. Ornamental scroll work is shown in each upper corner.
This series of stamps was issued as a tribute to the outlying possessions of the United States.
A different shade of purple ink was used for each stamp, all of which were printed by the rotary process and issued in sheets of 50. The dimensions are 0.84 by 1.44 inches.
These stamps are valid for postage wherever regular United States stamps are used.