United States Postage Stamps
A History
Regular, Commementive, Memorial Issues
Introduction
~ Series of 1847
Series of 1851
Series of 1861
Series of 1869
Issues of 1870
Issues of 1890&3
Columbian Series of 1893
Isues of 1894
Trans-Mississippi Exposition Stamps of
1898
Pan-American Stamps of 1901
Series of 1902-3
Lousiana Purchase Commemorative Stamps of
1904
Jamestown Commemorative Stamps of
1907
Issues of 1908-9
Issues of 1909
Issues of 1912
Panama-Pacific
Commemorative Stamps of 1913
Issues of 1914-5
Issues of 1918
Issues of 1919
Pilgram Tercentenary Commemorative Stamps
of 1920
Issues of 1922-23
Issue of 1923
Huguenot-Walloon Tercentenary Stamps of
1924
Issues of 1925
Issues of 1926
Issues of 1927
Issues of 1928
Issues of 1929
Issues of 1930
Isues of 1931
Washington Bicentennal Commemorative Stamps
of 1932 & other Issues
Issues of 1933
Issues of 1934
Issues of 1935
Special
Souvenior sheets of 1935
Issues of 1936
Issues of 1937
Issues of 1938
Issues of 1939
Famous Americans Commem's of 1940 &
Others
Vnmont Statehood of 1941
Issues of 1942
Overrun Countries commem's of 1943-44 &
Others
Issues of 1944
Roosevelt and Armed Forces Series of 1945
& Others
Issues of 1946
Issues of 1947
Air Mail Stamps
Issues
of 1918-1947
Carriers' Stamps
Issues of 1851
Newspaper & Periodical Stamps
Issues
of 1865
Issues of 1875
Issues of 1895
Offical Postage Stamps
Issues
of 1873-1884
Parcel Post Stamps
Issues of 1912-1913
Postage Due Stamps
Issues of 1879-1930
Parcel Post Postage Due Stamps
Issues of 1912
Postal Savings Offical Stamps
Issues of 1910-1911
Postal Savings Stamps
Issue
of 1911
Registry Stamp
Issue of 1911
Special Delivery Air Mail Stamp
Issue of 1934-1936
Special Delivery Stamps
Issues
of 1885-1925
Special Handling Stamp
Issue of 1925
United States Postage Stamps
1847 through 1947 ~ The first 100 years
CONNECTICUT TERCENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE STAMP-ISSUE OF 1935
This special postage stamp was issued in the 3-cent denomination to commemorate thethree hundredth anniversary of the settlement of Connecticut.
The stamp is 84/100 by 1 44/100 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, and is enclosed within a single-line border. It is printed in rich lilac. The central design is a reproduction of the old historic Charter Oak. Across each end of the stamp are upright panels with light ground and dark edges containing the words "Connecticut" at the left and "Tercentenary" at the right, arranged vertically in architectural Roman lettering. In horizontal extensions of these panels at the top of the stamp are the dates "1635" at the left, and "1935" at the right, in dark figures. The lower edge of the top panel curves upward and forms a broad arch over the central design.
Within irregular-shaped panels in each lower corner, with light ground and dark edges, is the denomination designation "3c' in dark color. In a narrow panel with dark ground, along the lower edge of the stamp, are the words "United States postage" in white Gothic. Resting on the base panel and to the right of the center of the stamp is a narrow light ribbon panel containing the words "The Charter Oak" in dark Gothic lettering.
The Connecticut Tercentenary commemorative stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Hartford, Conn., on April 26, 1935.
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION COMMEMORATIVE STAMPISSUE OF 1935
This sp'ecial postage stamp in the 3-cent denomination was issued to commemorate the California Pacific International Exposition, which opened at San Diego, Calif., May 29, 1935.
The stamp is 84/100 by 1 44/100 inches in dimension, arranged horizontally, and is enclosed within a double-line border. The central subject of the stamp is a view of the exposition grounds, with Point Loma and San Diego Bay in the distance. In dark Gothic lettering, arranged in two horizontal lines at the top of the stamp, is the inscription "California Pacific International Exposition" above, and "1535 San Diego 1935" below. Within circular panels with dark background, in each lower corner, is the denomination designation "3c', in white. In a narrow panel with dark background, at the base of the stamp, with white edges and ornamental device at each end are the words "U. S. postage" in white Roman lettering. The stamp is printed in purple ink.
The new stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in San Diego, Calif., on May 29, 1935.
BOULDER DAM COMMEMORATIVE STAMPISSUE OF 1935
This special postage stamp in the 3-cent denomination was issued to commemorate the completion of Boulder Dam.
Size is 84/100 by 1 44/100 inches, arranged vertically, and is enclosed within a double-line border. It is printed in purple ink. The central subject of the stamp is a view of Boulder Dam, showing the river gorge both above and below the construction work. Across the bottom of the stamp is a white panel with the denomination designation "3c" printed at each end. Along the base of this panel are the words "U. S. postage", in dark architectural Roman lettering. Above this inscription, within a narrow panel with white edges and dark background, is the wording "Boulder Dam 1935", in white Gothic lettering.
This stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Boulder City, Nev., on September 30, 1935.
MICHIGAN CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE STAMP-ISSUE OF 1935
This special postage stamp in the 3-cent denomination was issued to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the Statehood of Michigan.
The stamp size is, 84/100 by 1 44/100 inches, arranged horizontally. It is surrounded by a double-line border and is printed in light purple. In a narrow panel with white edges and dark ground along the top edge of the stamp is the wording "1835 Michigan Centenary 1935", in white Roman. The central subject of the stamp is a large reproduction of the State seal, draped at the sides and base by the National Emblem at the left and the Michigan State banner at the right. The staffs of the flags extend to each upper corner. In square panels with dark ground in each lower corner is the denomination designation "3c" in white. The wording "D. S. postage" in white Roman lettering is enclosed in a narrow horizontal panel with dark ground at the center of the lower edge of the stamp. In the space between the lower half of the central subject and the sides of the stamp is a forest and lake scene at the left, and at the right is a view representative of commerce and industry.
The stamp was first offered for sale at the post office in Lansing, Mich., on November 1, 1935.