| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 22, 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Blue |
| 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 blue, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
This special issue commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Steel Industry in America.
The Steel Industry commemorative stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension arranged vertically, printed by the rotary process in blue, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The stamp has as its central subject the American Eagle with outspread wings symbolizing America and a pouring ladle representing the steel industry. Across the top of the stamp, in two lines, are the words "America and Steel Growing Together," emphasizing the fact that the growth of America and the growth of the steel industry have paralleled one another. To the left of the pouring ladle, in three lines, are the words "Steel Centennial 1957." Across the bottom of the stamp is the wording "U.S. Postage" and the denomination designation "3¢." All lettering is in modified white-face Gothic.
This stamp was first placed on sale at New York, N.Y., on May 22, 1957.