This item is a United States 3-cent George Washington postage stamp in deep violet, issued in 1932.
Commemoration: The stamp was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth.
Design: It features a portrait of Washington based on the painting by Gilbert Stuart, specifically adapted from the 1932 2-cent bicentennial issue.
Significance: Issued on June 16, 1932, this stamp was created in response to the increase in the first-class letter rate from 2 cents to 3 cents.
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- Salisbury, North Carolina, US
This item is a United States 3-cent George Washington postage stamp in deep violet, issued in 1932. Commemoration: The stamp was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. Design: It features a portrait of Washington based on the painting by Gilbert Stuart, specifically adapted from the 1932 2-cent bicentennial issue. Significance: Issued…
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- Salisbury, North Carolina, United States (US)