| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 9, 1948 |
| Year | 1948 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Red |
| Issue Location | Frederick, 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 by the rotary process, in red, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects.
This special stamp was issued in honor of Francis Scott Key, author of the "Star Spangled Banner."
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process, in red, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects. The central design is a portrait of Francis Scott Key in an oval, below which appears the name in white Gothic on a dark background. Draped on the left and right sides of the portrait are the American flags of the period of 1814 and today, respectively. In the lower left-hand corner is the old Key home and in the lower right is Fort McHenry with dark Gothic lettering on ribbons identifying each. Above the central design is the dark Gothic lettering "U. S. Postage," to the left and right of which is the denomination "3¢" in the same style.
This stamp was first placed on sale at Frederick, Md., on August 9, 1948.