| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 15, 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| Denomination |
3¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.03 | Color | Purple |
| Issue Location | Bath, Maine |
| 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 in purple, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 70.
This 3-cent stamp was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the building of the first ship in America used in international trade. The ship, the "Virginia of Sagadahock," was completed at Popham Colony, Maine, in 1607.
The "Virginia of Sagadahock" stamp is 0.85 by 0.98 of an inch in dimension, arranged vertically in a single outline frame, printed by the rotary process in purple, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 70.
The central subject of the stamp is the artist's conception of the first ship built in America to participate in world commerce, the "Virginia of Sagadahock." The State Seal of Maine, located in the upper right area, identifies the incident. Across the top of the stamp is the wording "1607 Shipbuilding 1957." The wording "The Virginia of Sagadahock," arranged in two lines, appears directly above the vessel's mainsail. The wording "Popham Colony," in two lines, is shown beneath the State Seal and "United States Postage" appears across the bottom of the stamp. All of the above lettering is drawn in dark Gothic. The denomination numeral "3¢", in white-face Gothic, and the symbol in dark face, are located in the lower right corner.
This stamp was first released at Bath, Maine, on August 15, 1957.