1947 CIPEX International Exhibition U.S. Postage Stamps + Souvenir Cards First Day of Issue + Others
You have a collection of the 1947 Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition (CIPEX) souvenir sheets and stamps.
Issued on May 17, 1947, in New York City, this sheet commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first U.S. postage stamps (the 1847 5¢ Franklin and 10¢ Washington).
Details of the Collection
- Souvenir Sheets (Scott #948): These contain reproductions of the original 1847 designs, though printed in different colors and as a single unit.
- Condition Varieties: Your collection shows several full sheets and a few "singles" or fragments that have been cut from sheets.
- Postmarks: One of your sheets (top center) features a "First Day of Issue" cancellation, which is typically more desirable to collectors than a plain unused sheet.
These were printed in massive quantities (over 10 million), so they remain very common today.
- Mint/Unused Sheets: Generally sell for $1.00 – $2.00 each.
- First Day of Issue (Cancelled): Roughly $2.00 – $4.00.
- Cut Singles: These have very little financial value (pennies) as collectors prefer the full, intact sheet.
This is a classic "starter" piece for many US stamp collectors