Washington Carver Half Dollar

Front: The busts of George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington in the center of the coin. The date at the left. Around the rim, "George W. Carver - Liberty - Booker T. Washington" and "United States of America - E. Pluribus Unum - In God We Trust."

Reverse: In the center, A map of the United States. Around the rim, "Freedom and Opportunity for All - Americanism."

Also Available: 1948 George Washington Carver First Day Cover issued by the USA Postal Service. A 3-cent Commemorative Postage stamp in honor of Dr. Carver. Canceled on the First Day of issue 1/5/1948. A few of the unused postage stamps available.

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#953-5 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by the George Washington Carver Foundation. Text: George Washington Carver Foundation - Tuskegee Institute, Alabama - First Day of Issue. Attractive design with Dr. Washington working with a microscope. The original covers sold by the Foundation to raise money for the museum and laboratory. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
12.00

#953-7 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by L.W. Staehle. Text: 1860 - 1943 - George Washington Carver - Scientist. George Washington Carver Museum. Publisher: Cachet Craft. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-8 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by Ken Boll. Text: 1864 ? - 1943 - The Great Agricultural Chemist George Washington Carver - From Captivity to Fame. Artist: Ken Boll. Publisher: Cachet Craft. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-14 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by Herman Fluegel. Text: First Day of Issue - Tuskegee Institute - 1864/1943 - Honoring Dr. George Washington Carver - Educator - Scientist. Attractive Multi-color cachet. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2". Seldom seen.
16.00

#953-21 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by the Artcraft company. Text: First Day of Issue. Honoring Dr. George Washington Carver. 1864 - 1943. Scientist - Director of Research Tuskegee Institute. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-24 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by the Smartcraft company. Text: First Day of Issue. Dr. George Washington Carver. 1864 - 1943. A distinguished portrait in the cachet. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-25 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by the House of Farnam. Text: Dr. George Washington Carver. 1864 - 1943. An image of Tomkins Hall at the Tuskegee Institute. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-27 pic
George Washington Carver FDC with cachet. Canceled at the Tuskegee Institute, ALA. January 5, 1948. The cachet designed by C. Stephen Anderson. Text: George Washington Carver. Milbank Hall Agricultural Building Tuskegee, Ala. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
6.00

#953-PB pic
George Washington Carver unused Plate Block of 4 Stamps. Text: Dr. George Washington Carver - United States Postage - 3 C. Issued January 5, 1948.
3.00