| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | April 12, 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Green |
| Series | Civil War Centennial |
| Series Time Span | 1961 |
| Issue Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 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 in green and issued in panes of 50.
The first of the series of five stamps marking the Civil War Centennial was released at Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12, 1961. The remaining stamps in the series will be issued over a 4-year period 1962 to 1965.
The 4-cent Fort Sumter "Civil War Centennial" commemorative stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, printed in green, and issued in panes of 50.
The central subject is a sea coast gun of the period, as representative of the ordnance used by both sides in the conflict. An officer in typical uniform of the time is shown sighting the piece. The background contains a decorative spray of palmetto leaves to suggest the geographical and political area of the opening of hostilities. The wording "Fort Sumter" and the lettering "1861–1961" are in modified Roman and "United States Postage 4¢" is in dark face Gothic.
This series of five stamps was issued to mark the Civil War Centennial