| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 4, 1952 |
| Year | 1952 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Size | 0.75 by 0.87 inch |
| 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 |
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M-NH-VG
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Good | View price |
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M-H-VF
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
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M-H-F
|
Mint - Hinged - Fine | View price |
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M-H-VG
|
Mint - Hinged - Very Good | View price |
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M-NG-VF
|
Mint - No Gum - Very Fine | View price |
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M-NG-F
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Mint - No Gum - Fine | View price |
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M-NG-VG
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Mint - No Gum - Very Good | View price |
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U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
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U-F
|
Used - Fine | View price |
|
U-VG
|
Used - Very Good | View price |
Printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the third anniversary of the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty.
The stamp is 0.75 by 0.87 inch in dimension, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 100.
The central design of the stamp depicts a torch, symbolizing freedom and peace, being held aloft by human hands, representing the strength and cooperation of United North Atlantic Treaty Organization members. A portion of the world serves as a supporting base for the arms and the torch. The wording "North Atlantic Treaty Organization" in dark Gothic forms the top of the stamp. Directly above the flame of the torch appears the letters "NATO" in bold dark Gothic. "U. S. Postage" in light face Gothic is placed to the left of the torch, and on the right appears the denomination "3¢" in modified white face Gothic. In a dark panel forming the bottom of the stamp are the words "Peace·Strength·Freedom", also in white face Gothic.
This stamp was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on April 4, 1952.