1959 Scott #1128 – 4¢ Arctic Explorations / Peary & Nautilus – Canceled

Commemorative U.S. postage stamp issued April 6, 1959, in Cresson, Pennsylvania, marking the 50th anniversary of Admiral Robert Peary’s historic 1909 expedition to the North Pole. The stamp also honors the 1958 voyage of the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine to travel beneath the polar ice cap. The design features a dog sled team above and the submarine below, symbolizing the evolution of Arctic exploration. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 4 cents
- Issue Year: 1959
- Scott Catalog No. 1128
- Occasion: 50th Anniversary of North Pole exploration
- Subjects: Robert Peary (1909), USS Nautilus (1958)
- Design: Dog sled team and submarine
- Cancel Type: Black wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of polar exploration, naval history, or technological milestones