Army Issue Stamp Appraisal

United States 1937 Army Issue Stamp (Lee/Jackson)

This is a United States postage stamp, specifically from the 1937 Army Issue, commemorating Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The stamp features a central vignette of Stratford Hall, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee, depicted in a light grayish-blue hue. Flanking the central image are two oval portraits: one on the left of Robert E. Lee and one on the right of Stonewall Jackson, both rendered in a darker shade of the same blue. The portraits are surrounded by a band bearing the names 'LEE' and 'JACKSON' respectively. Above the central image, 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' is prominently displayed. The denomination '4' is visible in both the bottom left and bottom right corners, indicating a four-cent value. Small star motifs are present in the upper left and upper right corners. The stamp exhibits a perforated edge, typical of postage stamps. The color appears to be a muted blue or greenish-blue, often referred to as 'gray-blue.' There are clear signs of cancellation, with black ink markings obscuring portions of both portraits and the central image, particularly on Lee's side and across 'STRATFORD HALL' at the bottom. The paper itself seems to be standard stamp paper, and while some wear is evident from the cancellation, the overall integrity of the stamp appears to be maintained. The details of Stratford Hall and the facial features of the figures are still discernible despite the postmark. The style period is clearly early 20th century, specifically 1937, belonging to a series honoring prominent figures.