1967 3¢ Francis Parkman Stamp Prominent Americans Series Scott #1281 – Historian

This is a 1967 United States 3-cent definitive postage stamp from the Prominent Americans Series, Scott Catalog No. 1281. It features a violet-toned vertical portrait of Francis Parkman (1823–1893), a renowned American historian and author. Parkman is best known for his works chronicling the French and British colonial struggle in North America, including The Oregon Trail and France and England in North America. The stamp honors his contributions to American historical literature and was issued in Boston, Massachusetts.
Features:
- Issue Year: 1967
- Denomination: 3 cents
- Color: Violet
- Scott Catalog No.: 1281
- Series: Prominent Americans
- Subject: Francis Parkman (1823–1893)
- Cancel Type: Black horizontal bars (varies by piece)
- Mounting: Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
- Condition: Used