Usps Commemorative Appraisal

United States Postage Stamps 100th Anniversary Commemorative Card

This item is a commemorative card or presentation folder featuring two historic United States postage stamps. The card itself is made of off-white paper or cardstock and appears to be rectangular in shape, held in a hand. It likely measures approximately 3 inches wide by 5 inches tall based on the visible proportions in the image. The text printed on the card is in a dark ink, possibly black or dark blue. The top of the card reads "IN COMPLIMENT TO THE CENTENARY INTERNATIONAL PHILATELIC EXHIBITION". Below this and centered is the title "100TH ANNIVERSARY UNITED STATES POSTAGE STAMPS". To the left of the stamp images, printed vertically, it reads "UNDER AUTHORITY OF ROBERT E. HANNEGAN, POSTMASTER GENERAL". Below the stamps, also printed vertically, it reads "PRINTED BY THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING". To the right of the stamps, printed vertically, it reads "NEW YORK, N.Y., MAY 17-25, 1947". The two stamps featured are centered horizontally on the card. The top stamp is an orange-red color with a portrait of George Washington in an oval frame. The inscription around the portrait includes "U.S. POSTAGE" and possibly a denomination, although it is partially obscured. The bottom stamp is a blue color, also featuring a portrait of George Washington in an oval frame, with similar inscriptions. These stamps are likely reproductions or actual stamps from the 100th Anniversary United States Postage Stamps series issued in 1947. The card shows signs of age-appropriate wear, including potential minor creasing or discoloration given its evident age. The corners appear relatively sharp. The overall quality appears to be that of a promotional or commemorative item, with clear printing and well-placed elements indicating decent craftsmanship for its purpose. This item serves as a historical artifact commemorating a significant philatelic event.