| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 23, 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| 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 |
Printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp was issued in honor of the Architects of America, on the centennial anniversary of the founding of the American Institute of Architects.
This stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated and issued in sheets of 50.
The subject, which dominates the left portion of the stamp, is composed of a modern structural mushroom-type head and shaft superimposed on a Corinthian-style capital, symbolizing the progress made in architecture during the last century. The word "Centennial" is arranged across the top of the stamp and "American Institute of Architects 1957," arranged in five lines, appears to the right of the columns. The denomination "3¢" is placed in the lower left corner and "United States Postage" across the bottom. The style of lettering further reflects the simplicity of line which the artist endeavored to portray.
The Architects of America commemorative stamp was first released at New York, N.Y., on February 23, 1957.