About This Stamp
The 300th anniversary of the first American colony of Swedes and Finns was marked by a 3-cent red violet stamp issued on June 27, 1938. The colony, known as New Sweden, was established near present-day Wilmington, Delaware. The Kingdom of Sweden was a European power with expansionist goals in the 17th century. It included Finland and much of the rest of Scandinavia.
A painting by Stanley M. Arthurs depicting the landing of the first Swedish and Finnish settlers in America inspired the stamp's vignette.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: June 27, 1938
First Day of Issue Location: TBA