| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 28, 1948 |
| Year | 1948 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Black |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| 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 by the rotary process, in black, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects.
This stamp was issued in honor of the four chaplains who sacrificed their lives in the sinking of the S.S. Dorchester.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process, in black, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects. The central design of the stamp depicts the sinking of the S.S. Dorchester, grouped just above which are the four chaplains (left to right), George L. Fox, Clark V. Poling, John P. Washington, and Alexander D. Goode. Across the top is the wording "These Immortal Chaplains * * * Interfaith in Action," in white Gothic. Across the bottom in the same style appears "3¢ United States Postage 3¢."
This stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on May 28, 1948.