Pan American Union Stamp Appraisal

Pan-American Union 50th Anniversary 3-Cent US Postage Stamp

This item is a United States postage stamp, commemorating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Pan-American Union. The stamp has a distinctive purplish-pink or magenta hue, printed on paper with a standard perforated edge, indicative of a typical adhesive postal issue. The central design features three allegorical female figures, rendered in a classical style, possibly representing unity or collaboration among the Americas, given the stamp's theme. They appear to be in a somewhat dramatic pose, with flowing drapery. The details of their faces and bodies are somewhat softly rendered due to the printing technique and potential age-related wear or degradation of the print. Above the figures, the text 'United States Postage' is prominently displayed, followed by 'Fiftieth Anniversary Pan-American Union'. At the bottom, the denomination '3 Cents' is visible. Below this, there's additional text: 'A Demisphere of Good Neighbors North, Central and South America', reiterating the intent of the stamp to symbolize hemispheric solidarity. The stamp appears to be in a holder or mounted, suggesting it may be part of a collection. Visible condition appears good with intact perforations, though the clarity of the image is somewhat soft. No significant tears, creases, or major discoloration are immediately apparent, but the overall image resolution is not high enough to ascertain very fine details of potential wear or manufacturing flaws. The style implies an issuance from the mid-20th century, likely around 1940, given the 'Fiftieth Anniversary' detail and the historical context of the Pan-American Union.