Printed in rush because of urgent need, the chosen paper was of poor quality. The united states stamp, depicted under a magnifying glass, is the 1939 3 cent issue that celebrated. Single mint us postage stamp face value 3 cents year of issue 1939 dimensions x stamp color family violet actual ink color bright purple scott catalog no. The values of the canceled stamps are higher than the unused mint ones in this case. Us commemorative stamps collectible us postage stamps. New york series 5 1939 centennial of baseball stamp 5 1859 amherst vs.
The stamp showcases the trylon and perisphere, two of the most famous images of the fair. Us baseball collectionlot complete 1939 to 2010 post office fresh, mnh. If you smiled when you saw this product, it just may be yours to enjoy. The talented thorpe also spent six years in major league baseball and appeared in the 1917 world series. First issued in 1926, us commemorative stamp sheets are often issued for philatelic exhibitions and special events.
Classifying the 1 cent stamp, as well as the 2 cent and 3 cent stamps of the national defense issues, has always presented a problem for stamp collectors. The stamp features an image of the trylon and perisphere, outstanding architectural features of the fair. Get the best deals on 3 cent wwii united states stamps when you shop the largest. Enjoy the rewarding hobby of stamp collecting on line with us and foreign postage stamps and supplies.
The new york yankees beat the cincinnati reds in the fall classic four games to none. Sesquicentennial of the inauguration of washingtons first presidency. A gallon gasoline was 18 cents and a letter could be mailed with a 3 cent stamp. Scott 935 us navy world war ii mnh sheet of 50 3 cent. What is the value of 18391939 centennial baseball old us. Postal service, through its stamp program, has celebrated the people, events, and cultural milestones that form our unique amer. Home stamps us stamps back of the book issues revenue stamps wine stamps. Postage stamps september 2003 postage stamps do much more than just make it possible for your mail to be delivered.
What is the value of 1839 1939 centennial baseball old us postage stamps with a baseball theme. When world war i ended at the end of 1918, the rate was lowered to its prewar level of one cent. What is the value of 1943 ny yankees world series stamps. Note the two cents vs 2 cent 2 denominations examples. Save stamps canada 1939 3 cents to get email alerts and. They include denominations ranging from 1 cent to 5 cents. For game 3, the reds came out swinging and finally generated some offense against the yankees pitching staff while outhitting the bronx bombers by more than. The exceptions are rare stamps such as an 1851 3 cent stamp featuring a sideview portrait of george washington. Old postage stamps value postage stamp collecting, postage. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
British guiana this 1856 one cent black on red stamp was once considered to be the world s most expensive. Issued as propaganda stamps for world war ii, the post office department issued billions of them and asked postmasters to sell these denominations instead of the presidential regular series. A full set of 1893 columbian exposition stamps from the 1893 chicago worlds fair are americas first true commemoratives. Louis cardinals and the texas rangers facing off to ensure a spot in baseball history. The united states post office department released its first two postage stamps in 1847, featuring george washington on one, and benjamin franklin on the other.
Us airmail stamps of 1930 1939 include the issues for the fabulous german airship graf zeppelin, as well as issues for the first transpacific flight of the china clipper and a special issue for the inauguration of transatlantic airmail service. Press pins which have been distributed since 1911, are distributed to members of the media by the host teams for the world series games. Dec 22, 1985 the common design illustrates two swedish stamps and one united states issue on an album page. Issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of penns 1682 landing in the new world, the stamp s portrait design was inspired by a painting of penn at twentytwo years, executed in london in 1666. Im not a stamp guy but i do like baseball and sports memorabilia. A world at war world war ii, block of 10 x 29 cent postage stamps, usa 1991, scott 2559 4. The trylon was a 700foottall spire that was connected to the perisphere a sphere with a diameter of 180 feet. Get the best deals on 3 cent baseball united states stamps when you shop the. Highlights of the 1938 1939 regular and commemorative issues includes the prexies. Hobbizine stamp value guides list prices in new and used condition. The 4 cent space needle stamp can still be used for 4 cents postage is its mint. James oglethorpe was honored on a 3 cent stamp on february 12, 1933. Ive been to cooperstown many times since the late 70s and always try to stop by if i am in the neighborhood.
World war ii began when germany invaded poland in 1939 and ended when germany, and later japan, surrendered in 1945. This stamp, the 3cent baseball centennial issue, commemorated the 100th. Miscellaneous topics include women in baseball, softball, movies, baseball art and more. The postcard rate was increased from 1 cent to 2 cents as a wartime measure. A violet 3 cent stamp issued october 24, 1932, honored william penn 16441718, founder of the colony of pennsylvania. Highlights of the 19361937 commemorative issues include the armynavy series. Also, millions of civilians died because of starvation, bombing raids, massacres, epidemics, and other warrelated causes. United states stamp values 19361937 commemorative issues. Glover died on the journey to the new world, but daye still built the press for glovers widow. Us scott 937 us navy world war ii wwii mnh 3 cent 3c sheet of 50. The correct catalog number is where the horizontal row intersects the column with the stamp s denomination. Unfollow canada 3 cent stamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The names of stamps and stamp series are made according to all used 7 catalogues. Values of hitler stamps collector world of collecting. The first american baseball postage stamp was issued in 1939 to commemorate 100 years of the love of the game. Between 1931 and 1934, the 5 cent violet definitive airmail stamp issue of 1930 was reissued, and two new denomination airmail stamps were added, the 8 cent in olive bister and the 6 cent in dull orange they are all shown in the scan directly above sc. The liberty issue was a definitive series of postage stamps issued by the united states between 1954 and 1965. Susan b anthony,liberty series old stamps, rare stamps, vintage stamps, vintage. At least nine of the original states had to approve before it could be placed into affect. These new definitive airmail postage stamps were printed on the rotary press, and they are perforated 1012 x 11. United states stamp values 19441947 commemoratives. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Asked in baseball history, world series who was the mvp of the 1940 world series. These collectible us postage stamps give artists a much larger canvas to work with, they feature details not frequently found on single stamps.
Save 2 cent stamps canada 1939 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Two of the national park issues, the 1 cent yosemite and 3 cent mount rainer, were reproduced in souvenir sheets of 6 imperforate stamps to commemorate major stamp expositions the 1934 american philatelic exhibition and the transmississippi philatelic exposition. The stamp was designed by frank lionetti and was issued in coils of 50 and 3,000. World series new york yankees mlb signs for sale ebay. Mayfairstamps us fdc 1939 sc 855 national fire group cover baseball centennial w. Us stamp 1993 wwii 1943 turning the tide block of 10.
New york world s fair issue the post office department celebrated the 1939 new york world s fair by issuing a 3 cent deep purple stamp on april 1, 1939. Highlights of the 19381939 regular and commemorative issues includes the prexies. It offered twentyfour denominations, ranging from a half cent issue showing benjamin franklin to a five dollar issue depicting alexander hamilton. The british guiana 1c magenta is regarded by many philatelists as the world s most famous rare stamp. Baseball first day of issue us stamp covers for sale ebay. A 3 cent stamp featuring the island of puerto rico was issued.
George washington american history sc 854 old 1939 us usa stamp mint og nh mnh vf. Poland issued a very interesting stamp in 1938 that reflects the art deco movement of the time figure 9. Oct 22, 2019 in 1995, legendary marilyn monroe was the first installment in the legends of hollywood commemorative stamp series issued by the usps. Get the best deals on baseball first day of issue us stamp covers when you shop the largest online selection at. It was issued in limited numbers in british guiana now guyana in 1856, and only one specimen is now known to exist. Single mint us postage stamp face value 3 cents year of issue 1939. It was the 200th anniversary of his landing at savannah. Territories of the united states on stamps wikipedia. This is a vintage 1939 new york yankees world series press pin. This stamp series is dedicated to actors, actresses, and directors who have made a lasting impact on the motion picture industry and whose work has enchanted and captivated audiences of all ages. Kenmore stamp company has been pleasing collectors for over 80 years. This issue was primarily for use by bulk mailers holding precancel permits. Mar 25, 20 two stamps were issued in 1939, each showing george washington, the eagle from the great seal, and an irish harp figure 8. However, in a notable departure from all definitive series since 1870, the stamp for a normal firstclass letterthe 3 cent valuedid.
New hampshires vote on june 21, 1788, secured the constitution as americas primary governing document. Chad 2019 world series champs washington nationals 4 stamp sheet. First of all, you have to identify the specific stamp or card. The coins were another in the long line of coins and stamps issued by the government to celebrate baseball. The 19181920 regular and commemorative issues inlcude washingtonfranklins and the victory issue. William penn was commemorated with a 3 cent stamp issued october 24, 1932 on the 250th anniversary of penns 1682 landing in the new world. Presidents of the united states have frequently appeared on u.
Unfollow 1939 1 cent stamp canada to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Baseball first day of issue 6 cent babe ruth postage stamp 100th anniversaary. Usps 1945 wwii victory at last collectible stamp block of ten 32 cent stamps scott 2981v. Start working from the left column in the table to begin stamp identification. Other 3 cent stamps issued in this series featured the u. History of baseball as depicted in postage stamps centre for. Smith, texas statehood, merchant marine, tennessee statehood, iowa statehood, utah settlement, frigate constitution, and everglades park. Canada stamp albums united states stamp albums world stamp albums additional binders annual supplements fdc albums mint sheet albums pages and sheets slipcases. Highlights of the 194447 commemorative issues include transcontinental railroad, steamship savannah, telegraph, florida statehood, alfred e.
Us stamp celebrate the century first world series history of baseball world series history. Finished in 1639, it is generally believed that the. World stamp cataloguesoviet union1939 wikibooks, open. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair 3 cent stamp. The three commemorative stamps shown above were issued on may 15, 1939 for the visit of the royal family to canada and the united states. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The stamp depicts a ship and also the latin motto of the colony which says we give and we seek in return. Thats right, the 107th world series begins today, with the st. The 1zloty stamp shows tadeusz kosciuszko, thomas paine and george washington with a view of new york city. What is the value of a 1939 new york worlds fair 3 cent. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Highly anticipated, the stamp s re lease coincided with the opening of the. I had no trouble locating information in the scott stamp catalog about the stamp series issued for the 22nd summer olympic games in moscow, july 19aug. Today, the regular abraham lincoln stamp issues will continue with an examination of the liberty series and the prominent americans series which saw service from the through the honest abe lincoln one of the presidential series reckon we could do with a liberal dose of abes honesty in the present day world s political systems. Most libraries will have a copy of scotts postage stamp catalog of the world. Apr 30, 2009 what is the value of a 1939 new york world s fair 3 cent stamp.
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