Strip of 4 – 1997 USA 32¢ Kwanzaa MNH Scott 3175 – First Kwanzaa Stamp

Vertical strip of four 32¢ Kwanzaa stamps issued October 22, 1997, the first Kwanzaa stamp ever released by the U.S. Postal Service. Artwork by Synthia Saint James shows a family in traditional African attire with the seven symbols of Kwanzaa, including the kinara and mkeka. Part of the Holiday Celebrations Series, following the 1996 Hanukkah issue. All stamps remain attached in a clean strip. Mint, never hinged with original gum. Identified as Scott No. 3175.

FEATURES
- Issue Year: 1997
- Denomination: 32¢
- Series: Holiday Celebrations
- Subject: Kwanzaa (first U.S. issue)
- Artist: Synthia Saint James
- Design Elements: Family scene with seven Kwanzaa symbols
- Format: Strip of 4 (se‑tenant)
- Scott No.: 3175
- Condition: MNH
- Gum: Original gum
- Theme: Cultural heritage, African American history