1963 Scott #1238 – 5¢ Sam Houston / Texas Republic President – Canceled

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1963 honoring Sam Houston (1793–1863), a central figure in Texas and American frontier history. The stamp features Houston in frontier attire holding a rifle, with his name signed in cursive. He served as the first President of the Republic of Texas and later as a U.S. Senator and Congressman. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1963
- Scott Catalog No. 1238
- Subject: Sam Houston
- Role: President of Texas Republic, U.S. Senator
- Design Elements: Frontier outfit, rifle, signature
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of Texas history, frontier leaders, or 19th-century U.S. politics