1952 3¢ Betsy Ross Bicentennial Stamp – Scott 1004 – First U.S. Flag Tribute

This is a 1952 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog #1004, issued on January 2, 1952, to mark the 200th anniversary of Betsy Ross’s birth. The pink stamp features an illustration of Ross presenting the first American flag, a tribute to the popular tradition that credits her with its creation. While the historical accuracy of the claim remains debated, the stamp honors her symbolic role in American heritage and the origins of the Stars and Stripes.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1952
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Rose pink
- Scott Catalog #: 1004
- Subject: Bicentennial of Betsy Ross’s birth
- Design: Betsy Ross presenting the American flag
- 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