| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | September 4, 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Blue on gray paper |
| Issue Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Size | 0.84 x 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 on the Cottrell presses in blue on gray paper and issued in panes of 50.
This special stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first successful workmen's compensation legislation. The Wisconsin law set a pattern for vital compensation laws passed subsequently throughout the country to provide protection for employees and their families in the event of accidents and resulting disabilities.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed on the Cottrell presses in blue on gray paper, and issued in panes of 50.
The design is essentially abstract, seeking to communicate the ideal of law—perfect justice. Exactly balanced on the scales are a man, his wife and child and a factory, representing industry. The lettering is futura medium.
This stamp was first placed on sale at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 4, 1961.