1955 3¢ PA Academy of the Fine Arts Stamp - Scott #1064 – Charles Willson Peale

This is a 1955 United States 3-cent commemorative postage stamp, Scott Catalog No. 1064, issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The stamp features a maroon-toned reproduction of Charles Willson Peale’s self-portrait, in which he lifts a curtain to reveal a gallery of paintings — symbolizing the founding spirit of the academy. Established in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy is the oldest art museum and art school in the United States, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Features:
- Issue Date: January 15, 1955
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Maroon
- Scott Catalog No.: 1064
- Subject: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- Design: Self-portrait by Charles Willson Peale
- 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