3c Nevada Centennial single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Description
This Nevada Centennial Issue stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first settlement of the current state of Nevada. The United States gained control of the territory following the Mexican-American War. The Carson River Valley, depicted on the stamp, was first settled by Mormon settlers, as a way-station post for westward travelers.
United States; Nevada; Mexican-American War; territory; territory; state; pioneer; westward; settlement; centennial
July 14, 1951
Object number
1980.2493.5009
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (light olive green); adhesive / engraving
Place
Nevada
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 999
National Postal Museum
Topic
The Environment
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5009
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm88fcc2dd8-b729-4dbb-8314-eb4d9f28ad20
Green stamp with engraving of a cabin surrounded by pine trees with mountains in the background
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