| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | December 20, 1955 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Maroon |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| 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 |
Printed by the rotary process, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 70.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the centennial of the birth of Andrew W. Mellon.
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, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 70. The color of the stamp is maroon.
The central and dominating design of the stamp is a likeness of Andrew W. Mellon, reproduced from a print of the portrait by Oswald Birley. The lettering "United States Postage" appears across the top of the stamp. Arranged in two lines just below the right center of the portrait is the lettering "Andrew W. Mellon," and the denomination "3¢" is placed in the lower left hand corner of the stamp. All lettering is in white-face Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on December 20, 1955.