1967 Scott #1325 – 5¢ Erie Canal Sesquicentennial / Canal Boat – Canceled

Commemorative 5-cent U.S. postage stamp issued in 1967 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Erie Canal, completed in 1817. The design features a stylized stern view of an early canal boat in red, white, and blue, symbolizing the historic waterway that linked the Hudson River to Lake Erie. This engineering feat transformed inland commerce and opened the Midwest to trade and settlement. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
Features:
- Denomination: 5 cents
- Issue Year: 1967
- Scott Catalog No. 1325
- Subject: Erie Canal 150th Anniversary
- Theme: Transportation history, American infrastructure
- Design Elements: Canal boat, waterway map, “1817–1967” anniversary dates
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of engineering history, New York heritage, or inland waterways