Name | Value |
---|---|
Date of Issue | July 12, 1954 |
Year | 1954 |
Denomination |
3¢
|
Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Maroon |
Issue Location | Rochester, N.Y. |
Size | 0.85 by 0.98 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 |
Issued in sheets of 70, printed by the rotary process in maroon with electric-eye perforation.
This special stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Eastman.
The stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch in dimension, arranged vertically with a double outline frame, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 70.
A portrait of George Eastman is the central design and dominates the stamp. Across the top of the stamp is the wording "United States Postage." Arranged in two lines to the left of the portrait is the wording "George Eastman" and in the lower left corner is the denomination "3¢." All lettering is in white-face Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale at Rochester, N.Y., on July 12, 1954.