#768 1935 3ยข Bryd Expedition Issue (without gum)
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Basic Info
3¢ Blue, Bright Blue
WITHOUT GUM
Printing Method: Flat Plate
Subject: Byrd expedition and globe
Perforations: 4 x imperforate pane
Number issued: 10,688 sheets
Scott #: 768
Issued: March 15th, 1935
#768 Value
Used
$20 - $25
No postmark without gum (MH)
$30 - $40
Full perfect back, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$50 - $70
#768a
All the above are #768a with common feature of having a gutter.
#768a Value (cross block of four)
Used
$7 - $11
No postmark with gum (MH)
$12 - $16
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$16 - $18
A full sheet
A sheet of 20 panes
The story behind the stamp
This was the third Farley Souvenir sheet, this time created for the 1934 National Stamp Exhibition. The poster stamps from this exposition are shown above.
The stamp was only available for sale at the expo and later at the philatelic agency.
The design inspiration
FDR's sketch for the design, signed by himself
FDR being a philatelist wanted stamp collectors to have a souvenir from the icy continent. Hence, this purely philatelic issue came about. It was originally supposed to be a 25¢ issue, hence the color blue, it was later changed to 3¢. The color of the stamp should have been the standard violet used for 3¢ values.
Plate #'s
#768 was issued with the following plate #'s
Number only
21184
First Day Cover
A first day cover, dated March 15th, 1935
Note;First day covers of #768 should have stamps with a gutter
Notable Sales
Byrd souvenir sheet of six, tied to first day cover by "Washington D.C./Mar 15/1935" machine cancel, with "Post Office Department/Office of the Chief Inspector"
Sold February 2002 for $510
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