| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | September 21, 1948 |
| Year | 1948 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Yellow gold |
| 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 rotary process, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects.
This special stamp was issued in honor of the Gold Star Mothers of America.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process, in yellow gold, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects. The design depicts a palm branch on which is superimposed a star, below which is the wording "Gold Star Mothers" in dark modified Roman. Across the top appears the wording "United States" in white Roman with uncial characteristics. In the same style across the bottom in a dark panel appears "3¢ Postage 3¢."
The stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on September 21, 1948.