| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 4, 1961 |
| Year | 1961 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Blue, red and yellow |
| Issue Location | Washington, D.C. |
| 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 Giori presses and issued in panes of 50
This special stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Remington, distinguished American painter, sculptor and author.
The stamp is 0.84 by 1.44 inches in dimension, arranged vertically, printed on the Giori presses, and issued in panes of 50. It was printed in blue (sky); red (Indians and fire) and yellow (ground area). Variations in the engraving provided gradations from light to dark in the basic colors.
Featured on the stamp is a portion of Remington's oil painting entitled "The Smoke Signal," which is the property of the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art in Fort Worth, Texas. The two Indians, engrossed in the process of sending a message by smoke signals, represent the left area of the painting, which also pictures their horses and another Indian astride his horse. All lettering is Gothic.
The stamp was first placed on sale at Washington, D.C., on October 4, 1961.