U.S. #953
3¢ George Washington Carver
 
Issue Date: January 5, 1948
City: Tuskegee Institute, AL
Quantity: 121,548,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 10 1/2 x 11
Color: Bright red violet
 
U.S. #953 honors Dr. George Washington Carver and features the same format as the 1940 Famous American Scientists stamps.
 

Death Of George Washington Carver 

Botanist and inventor George Washington Carver died on January 5, 1943, in Tuskegee, Alabama.

Carver was born into slavery in the early 1860s in Diamond Grove, Missouri.  His exact birth date is unknown.  One night while the Civil War still raged, night raiders kidnapped the week-old Carver, his mother, and sister.  His family’s owner, Moses Carver, was only able to find and save George and would raise him and his brother as his own children.

Combined Shipping (domestic)
If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. 

When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;
eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable 
  • Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      Arrives within  2 to 3 days.
  • Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days 
Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight