U.S. #980

1948 3¢ Joel Chandler Harris Issue

Issue Date: December 9, 1948

City:Eatonton, Georgia

Quantity: 57,492,610

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method:Rotary Press

Perforations:  10 ½ x 11

Color: Bright red violet

U.S. #980 featur...  more

U.S. #980

1948 3¢ Joel Chandler Harris Issue

Issue Date: December 9, 1948

City:Eatonton, Georgia

Quantity: 57,492,610

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method:Rotary Press

Perforations:  10 ½ x 11

Color: Bright red violet

U.S. #980 features Joel Chandler Harris, a journalist and writer who became famous for his "Uncle Remus" stories. Strongly considered for inclusion in the 1940 "Famous Americans" series, Chandlers stamp had a similar design to the "American Authors" set within that series.