1945 3¢ Florida Statehood Stamp, Scott 908 – Centennial Issue – Seal & Landmarks

This is a 1945 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #908, issued on March 3, 1945, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Florida’s admission to the Union. The violet stamp features the Florida state seal at center, flanked by the Gates of St. Augustine on the left and the state capitol building in Tallahassee on the right. The design honors Florida’s rich history, including its discovery by Ponce de León in search of the “Fountain of Youth” and its transition from U.S. territory (1822) to statehood in 1845.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1945
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Violet
- Scott Catalog #: 908
- Subject: Florida Centennial
- Design: State seal, Gates of St. Augustine, Tallahassee Capitol
- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used