Gardening Stamp Appraisal

U.S. Postage 3 Cent 'Gardening Horticulture' Stamp (1958)

This item is a United States postage stamp, denominated at 3 cents. The stamp features a central vignette depicting a classical female figure, likely a representation of Pomona or a similar allegorical figure associated with agriculture and abundance. She is shown in flowing drapery, with her left arm cradling a cornucopia overflowing with fruits, implying prosperity and harvest. The color of the stamp's imprint is a deep forest green, and it is printed on what appears to be standard stamp paper, likely off-white or cream in its natural color, though it is slightly discolored in the specific example. The design is framed by a thin border. 'GARDENING' is printed horizontally across the top left corner, and 'HORTICULTURE' is printed vertically along the right side, both in a clear sans-serif font. 'U.S. POSTAGE' is printed horizontally along the bottom left edge, and the denomination '3¢' is visible in the bottom right corner. The stamp exhibits perforation along all four edges, indicating it was separated from a sheet. There are visible signs of wear and age on this particular stamp. The paper appears slightly toned or yellowed, and there's a visible stain or discoloration in the upper right portion of the central image. The perforations appear intact, though some might be softly rounded at the tips due to handling. The impression itself shows good detail, suggesting decent printing quality for its era. The style of the illustration and typography aligns with mid-20th-century philately, specifically pointing to the late 1950s.