
Postage stamp 'Susan B. Anthony' 50 cents, United States Postal Service
History
This 50-cent postage stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service in 1955 to honor Susan B. Anthony, a pioneering leader in the women's suffrage movement. The stamp commemorates her tireless advocacy for women's voting rights and social reform in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The purple-colored stamp features a profile portrait of Anthony and was part of the Liberty Issue series. This stamp appeals to philatelists specializing in American historical figures, women's history, and mid-20th century U.S. postal issues. Collectors value these stamps for their historical significance in honoring one of America's most influential civil rights activists. The stamp represents an important era when the U.S. Postal Service began regularly commemorating social reformers and women's contributions to American history.
Origin
United States
Maker
United States Postal Service
Time period
1955