1964 Scott #1255 – 5¢ Fine Arts / Stuart Davis Modernist Design – Canceled

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1964 celebrating the fine arts, featuring a bold modernist design by abstractionist Stuart Davis. This was the first U.S. stamp to showcase modern art, with geometric patterns and vivid colors—red, blue, black, and white—evoking Davis’s signature style. The phrase “to the fine arts” appears in cursive, honoring American creativity and visual innovation. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1964
- Scott Catalog No. 1255
- Subject: Fine Arts / Stuart Davis
- Theme: Modern art, cultural tribute
- Design Elements: Abstract geometric shapes, bold color palette, cursive inscription
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of art history, modernism, or cultural milestones