1954, 3¢ George Eastman, Violet Brown, United States (Scott #1062)

This 1954 George Eastman, 3¢ stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of George Eastman, the American inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who founded the Eastman Kodak Company. Released as a commemorative issue by the United States Post Office Department, the stamp honors Eastman’s revolutionary contributions to photography, most notably the development and popularization of roll film. His innovations transformed photography from a specialized professional practice into a widely accessible pastime and laid critical groundwork for the emergence of the modern motion picture industry.

The design features a finely engraved portrait based on a classic photograph of Eastman, presenting him as one of the great industrial pioneers of the United States. Rendered in a rich violet tone, the stamp combines technical precision with historical significance, making it an essential addition to collections focused on American innovation, photography, or 20th-century U.S. commemoratives. Whether acquired for its subject matter or its place in postal history, this George Eastman issue represents a lasting tribute to a figure who changed how the world captures and preserves images.

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: Scott #1068

• Denomination: 3 cents (3¢)

• Date of Issue: July 12, 1954

• Printing Method: Rotary Press

• Printing Type: Engraved (Intaglio)

• Perforation: 11

• Color: Violet

• Subject: George Eastman, inventor and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company

Condition Analysis

Status: Used and Uncertified

Seller’s Grading:

Very Fine

Postmark:

Clear and legible, not obscuring the central portrait.

Obverse:

All major design elements, including the portrait and inscriptions, remain sharp and well defined.

Reverse:

Original gum is absent, as expected for a used example. The reverse is clean, with no visible tears, thinning, or repairs.

Centering / Margins:

Good

Margins are balanced, and perforations do not intrude into the design.

Other Findings:

Perforations are intact on all four sides. No evidence of trimming, reperforation, or artificial alteration observed.