| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 24, 1944 |
| Year | 1944 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Md. |
| 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 |
Printed in purple by the rotary process, and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the first message transmitted by electric telegraph.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed in purple by the rotary process, and issued in sheets of 50. Depicted at the left as the main feature of the central design is the upper portion of a telegraph pole with cross arms and wires attached, which lines extend into the distance. Superimposed over the wires in two lines is the wording of the first telegraph message, "What Hath God Wrought," in dark Gothic lettering. In the upper right corner is the title, "Centenary of the Telegraph," in dark Gothic, arranged in three lines underneath which is the denomination designation "3¢." In the space below the numerals are the dates "1844" and "1944", in two lines. In a horizontal panel with dark background along the lower edge of the stamp is the inscription, "United States Postage," in white Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale May 24, 1944, at Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Md.