1957 Scott #1095 – 3¢ Virginia of Sagadahock / Shipbuilding – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued in 1957 to celebrate the 350th anniversary of America’s commercial shipbuilding origins. The stamp honors the Virginia of Sagadahock, the first ocean-going vessel constructed by English colonists at the Popham Colony in Maine in 1607. The purple design features the ship under sail, symbolizing the birth of American maritime commerce. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Issue Year: 1957
- Scott Catalog No. 1095
- Occasion: 350th Anniversary of American Shipbuilding
- Design: Virginia of Sagadahock, Popham Colony, Maine
- Cancel Type: Black wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of maritime, colonial, or industrial history themes