About This Stamp
A 3-cent red violet stamp was issued on March 3, 1945, to mark the 100th anniversary of Florida statehood. The central design features a reproduction of the original state seal. The seal includes an outline map of the Florida peninsula, sailing ships in the Gulf of Mexico, and a woman on a wooded shore. The seal is flanked by the gates of St. Augustine on the left and the State Capitol on the right.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: March 3, 1945
First Day of Issue Location: Tallahassee, FL