
3-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, NY
History
This 3-cent stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1953 as part of a commemorative series honoring Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore Roosevelt located in Oyster Bay, New York. The stamp features a green engraving of the historic house surrounded by trees, with "SAGAMORE HILL, OYSTER BAY, N.Y." printed at the bottom. This stamp is particularly valued by philatelists and historical collectors interested in presidential memorabilia. The postmark showing "NEW YORK CITY'S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY" adds to its collectible appeal, as it connects the stamp to a specific historical event. Stamp collectors particularly appreciate these used examples with clear postmarks that document their actual postal use.
Origin
United States
Maker
United States Postal Service
Time period
1953