1946 3¢ Smithsonian Institution Issue #943
3¢ Brown lilac
Rotary Press Printing - Perf. 11 x 10½
139 million printed - Scott #943 - 1946
Value
Used: $0.01
No postmark with gum (MH): $0.01-$0.02
Full perfect gum, no postmark, no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH): $0.01-$0.02
A first day cover of #943 dated August 10th 1946
A sheet of 50 of #943
It was first proposed that the Smithsonian should be celebrated by a series of stamps
There were to be four values, the essay's of each are shown above
Photo essay of #943 on white card (943PE)
The Smithsonian Castle, 1859
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View of the future location of the castle in 1846, a year before its construction began
The front entrance was completed in 1849, the building was completed in 1855
