1947 3¢ The Doctor Stamp – Scott 949 – AMA Centennial – Fildes Painting

This is a 1947 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #949, issued to honor the 100th anniversary of the American Medical Association. The stamp features a violet-toned reproduction of “The Doctor,” a painting by British artist Sir Luke Fildes. The artwork depicts a physician watching over a sick child in a modest cottage, symbolizing the compassion and dedication of medical professionals. A poignant tribute to the healing arts and one of the most emotionally resonant stamps of the mid-20th century.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1947
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Violet
- Scott Catalog #: 949
- Subject: AMA Centennial – The Doctor
- Design: Physician attending sick child (Fildes painting)
- 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