B211-Lot of 6 Vintage U.S. 3¢–5¢ Commemorative Stamps 19301950s | Used | Histo
🏷️ Title
Lot of 6 Vintage U.S. 3¢–5¢ Commemorative Stamps 1930s–1950s | Used | Historical Collection
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📂 Category
> Stamps > United States > Collections, Lots & Mixtures
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🔍 Condition
> Used – Fair to Good condition
Visible cancellation marks, hinge remnants, and mild toning consistent with age (see photos front & back).
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📋 Item Specifics
Attribute Details
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Era 1930s–1950s
Denomination 3¢ and 5¢
Quality Used, Hinged
Grade Ungraded
Topic U.S. History, Commemoratives, State Anniversaries
Year of Issue 1935–1953
Modified Item No
Quantity 6 stamps
Themes Included Connecticut Tercentenary, Texas Centennial, Rhode Island Tercentenary, Michigan Centennial, Boulder Dam, California Pacific Exposition
Color Purple / Violet tones
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💰 Valuation
These are mid-1930s U.S. commemorative issues, printed in large quantities but sought by collectors for their historical themes and violet designs.
Stamp Approx. Catalogue Value (used) Notes
Connecticut Tercentenary (1935) £0.50–£1.00 Minor hinge mark
California Pacific Expo (1935) £0.50–£1.00 Nice cancel
Michigan Centennial (1935) £0.50–£1.00 Common
Texas Centennial (1936) £0.50–£1.00 Historic issue
Boulder Dam (1935) £1.00–£1.50 Popular theme
Rhode Island Tercentenary (1936) £1.00–£1.50 Roger Williams design
Total estimated collection value: £4–£7 (retail collector value)
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💸 Recommended eBay Listing Price
Buy It Now (Fixed Price): £7.99
Ideal for casual collectors or decorators
Auction Option: Start at £3.99, 7-day auction with free UK postage
(Attracts stamp enthusiasts and vintage collectors)
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📝 Description
> A charming lot of six vintage U.S. commemorative postage stamps issued between 1935 and 1953, all featuring classic violet and purple tones.
Themes include historical state anniversaries, the Boulder Dam project, and major expositions. Each stamp shows light cancellation marks and hinge remnants typical of used examples.
Perfect for collectors of early 20th-century American philately, educators, or those looking to frame historical ephemera.
Please see photos for exact condition.
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