| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | February 14, 1959 |
| Year | 1959 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Green |
| Issue Location | Astoria, Oreg. |
| 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 green, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
This stamp, commemorating the centennial anniversary of Oregon Statehood, is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed by the rotary process in green, electric-eye perforated, and issued in sheets of 50.
The central subject of the stamp is an unhorsed covered wagon, typical of those used over the Oregon Trail by the early settlers, with Mount Hood to the right. The terrain slopes to the left, or west, meeting the Pacific Ocean. In the upper portion of the design, in dark Gothic lettering arranged in two lines, is "Oregon Statehood 1859–1959." In the sky, to the left of the wagon, is a white star symbolizing Statehood, while across the bottom in white Gothic lettering against a solid background is "U. S. Postage 4 Cents."
This stamp was first placed on sale at Astoria, Oreg., on February 14, 1959.