1950 3¢ National Capital Sesquicentennial – Scott 990 – White House Exec Mansion

This is a 1950 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #990, issued on June 12, 1950, to mark the 150th anniversary of Washington, D.C. as the national capital. Part of the National Capital Sesquicentennial series, the green stamp features an engraving of the White House, referred to as the “Executive Mansion,” symbolizing the seat of the U.S. presidency and the city’s central role in American governance since 1800.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1950
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Green
- Scott Catalog #: 990
- Subject: National Capital Sesquicentennial – White House
- Design: Executive Mansion (White House)
- 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