U.S. #947
3¢ U.S. Stamp Centenary

Issue Date: May 17, 1947
City: New York, NY
Quantity: 127,104,300
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Rotary Press
Perforations: 11 x 10 1/2
Color: Deep blue
 
U.S. #947 commemorates America’s first postage stamps. The stamp pictures George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, a Pony Express rider, a steam locomotive, a 1940s locomotive, a modern steamship, and a four-motored plane.


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