| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | July 1, 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Maroon |
| Issue Location | Philadelphia, Pa. |
| 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 maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
This special stamp in honor of the Teachers of America is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in maroon, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
Portrayed on the stamp is an attractive young woman teacher conferring with a girl and boy over a global world map. The wording "Honoring the Teachers of America," in dark Gothic, is arranged in two lines at the top of the stamp. Directly below, arranged in five lines, is the wording "National Education Association 1857–1957," in white-face Gothic. In a panel across the bottom of the stamp is "United States Postage 3¢," also in white-face Gothic.
This stamp was first offered for sale at Philadelphia, Pa., on July 1, 1957, during the centennial convention of the National Education Association.