| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 12, 1955 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Green |
| Issue Location | East Lansing, Mich. |
| 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, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
This special stamp was issued to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Michigan State College and Pennsylvania State University, first of the land-grant type institutions to be founded.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
The central subject of the stamp is an open book on which is superimposed an arrangement of symbols depicting agriculture, mining, chemistry and engineering, representing some of the leading subjects taught at these institutions. To the left of the open book appears the wording "Michigan State College" and in a similar position at the right is "Pennsylvania State University," in dark modified Gothic. Above the book are the dates "1855" at the left and "1955" at the right, in white Gothic. In a light panel across the top of the stamp is the inscription "First of the Land Grant Colleges," and in a similar panel at the bottom is "3¢ United States Postage 3¢," in dark Gothic.
This issue was first placed on sale at East Lansing, Mich., on February 12, 1955.