| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 12, 1939 |
| Year | 1939 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Cooperstown, N.Y. |
| Size | 0.84 x 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 |
It was printed in purple by the rotary process and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp was issued in recognition of the celebration of the Centennial of Baseball.
The dimensions are 0.84 by 1.44 inches, arranged horizontally. It was printed in purple by the rotary process and issued in sheets of 50.
The central subject depicts a game of baseball by a group of youthful players. In the background are a house, barn, schoolhouse, and church. Beneath the central subject in a narrow white panel is the wording "Centennial of Baseball" in dark Gothic. In a wider panel with dark ground at the lower edge of the stamp is the inscription "United States Postage" in white Gothic. In an upright panel with dark ground at the left are crossed bats, over which are superimposed at the center a catcher's mitt and ball, surrounded by laurel sprays. Between the ends of the bats are the dates, "1839" at the top and "1939" below, in white. At the base of the panel, in white lettering, is a large numeral "3" with the word "Cents" below.
The stamp was first placed on sale at the Cooperstown, N.Y., post office on June 12, 1939.