| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | November 20, 1953 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | New York, N.Y. |
| 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 |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
Arranged horizontally in a shaded frame, printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of New York City.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally in a shaded frame, printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
The overall design of the stamp is the artist's conception of the town of New Amsterdam during the period of its early settlement, with a Dutch ship anchored in the harbor. Forming the background is a light silhouette of the present-day New York City skyline. In the upper left corner appears the lettering "Postage" in dark Gothic and directly beneath it the denomination "3¢" in white face modified Roman and in the upper corner is "U. S. A.," in dark Gothic. The wording "300th Anniversary of New York City," in white face Gothic, is arranged across the bottom of the stamp.
The stamp was first placed on sale at New York, N.Y., on November 20, 1953.