| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 29, 1950 |
| Year | 1950 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Maroon |
| Issue Location | Jackson, Tenn. |
| Size | 0.84 by 1.44 inches |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
M-NH-F
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Fine | View price |
|
M-NH-VG
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Good | View price |
|
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 |
|
M-NG-VF
|
Mint - No Gum - Very Fine | View price |
|
M-NG-F
|
Mint - No Gum - Fine | View price |
|
M-NG-VG
|
Mint - No Gum - 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 and issued in sheets of 50 subjects.
This stamp was issued in honor of the Railroad Engineers of America.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50 subjects. The central design is a portrait of "Casey" Jones superimposed on a locomotive wheel. Just below the portrait appears the name in white Gothic. To the left of the central design is an artist's conception of the type of engine used by "Casey" Jones and on the right a modern locomotive. The top border is formed by a lightly shaded panel in which is the wording "Honoring Railroad Engineers of America" in dark Gothic. Across the bottom in a dark panel is "United States Postage" in white Roman. Centered just above this panel in the same style is the word "Cents" at each end of which is the denomination numeral "3" in dark Roman on a shaded circular background ornamented with laurel leaves.
This stamp was first placed on sale at Jackson, Tenn., on April 29, 1950.