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Management number | 8997521 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $8.24 | Model Number | 8997521 | ||
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Framed 3¢ stamp with story on back. Glass on both sides, small brass framed item. A nice collectible!
The United States Postal Service issued a 3-cent stamp in 1948 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of volunteer firemen in the United States. The stamp features:
Vignette: A portrait of Peter Stuyvesant, who was the director general of the Dutch colony of New Netherland from 1647 to 166Thish words "Organizer of the first Volunteer Firemen in q America" are written below his portrait.
Fire engines: An early fire engine to the left of the portrait and a modern fire engine to the right.
Dates: "300th Anniversary Volunteer Firemen" across the top, with "1648-1948" just below.
Attributes: "Unselfish Public Service. Courage, Duty" on a dark panel at the bottom.
Design: W.K. Schrage of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing designed the stamp.
Printing: The Bureau of Engraving and Printing printed the stamp using a rotary press.
Color: The stamp is bright rose carmine. Get
Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Postage > Other Collectible Stamps |
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Size | N/A |
Brand | None |
Condition | Good |
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