| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | May 20, 1962 |
| Year | 1962 |
| Quantity | 120,000,000 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Bluish gray |
| Issue Location | Beatrice, Nebraska |
| Size | 0.84" x 1.44" |
| 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 |
The Department issued the 4-cent Homestead Act commemorative stamp at Beatrice, Nebr., on May 20, 1962, on the centennial anniversary of the signing of the act by President Abraham Lincoln.
Portrayed on the stamp is a sod hut, typical of the early homestead dwellings, with a man and his wife standing in the illuminated walkway. The bluish gray color of the stamp represents a late evening scene and emphasizes the bleakness of the plains.