1950 3¢ Kansas City Centennial Stamp – Scott 992 – Riverboat & Skyline

This is a 1950 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #992, issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kansas City, Missouri’s incorporation in 1850. The purple stamp features a historical montage of the city’s early riverfront scene and modern skyline, symbolizing its growth from pioneer outpost to urban center. A slogan cancellation reading “THE EASY WAY BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS” overlays the design. Kansas City was historically known as the “Gateway to the West,” with thousands of wagon trains passing through during westward expansion.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1950
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Purple
- Scott Catalog #: 992
- Subject: Kansas City, Missouri Centennial
- Design: 1850 riverboat scene and 1950 skyline
- Cancel Type: Slogan overprint (“THE EASY WAY BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS”)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used