| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | June 27, 1956 |
| Year | 1956 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Green |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| 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 vertically, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Laws.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The central design of the stamp was reproduced from a photograph of Harvey W. Wiley, who was instrumental in securing passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and in its effective administration. The wording "United States Postage" is arranged in one line across the top of the stamp with the denomination "3¢" directly beneath on the left side. The name "Harvey W. Wiley," arranged in two lines, appears to the left of the portrait. A dark panel at the bottom of the stamp features the wording "50th Anniversary Pure Food and Drug Laws," arranged in two lines. All lettering is in white-face Gothic.
This issue was first offered for sale at Washington, D.C., on June 27, 1956.