1966 Scott #1317 – 5¢ Johnny Appleseed / Prominent Americans Series – Canceled

Definitive 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1966 as part of the Prominent Americans series, honoring John Chapman—better known as Johnny Appleseed. The design features a silhouette of Appleseed walking with a bag and hoe, superimposed over a large red apple. Celebrated for planting apple orchards across the American frontier, Chapman became a symbol of pioneering spirit and environmental stewardship. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1966
- Scott Catalog No. 1317
- Subject: Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)
- Theme: American folklore, environmental legacy
- Series: Prominent Americans
- Design Elements: Silhouette with hoe and bag, red apple background
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard definitive size; ideal for collectors of folklore, nature, or 19th-century Americana