United States – Scott # 755, used, Block of 4

Description

Issued in 1934, United States Scott #755 commemorates the Wisconsin Territorial Centennial, marking 100 years since the establishment of the Wisconsin Territory in 1836. The stamp honors early exploration and settlement in the Upper Midwest, focusing on the region’s French colonial and Indigenous history.

The design depicts Nicolet’s Landing on the Shores of Green Bay, showing French explorer Jean Nicolet arriving by canoe and being greeted by Native Americans. Rendered in violet, the scene emphasizes encounter, exploration, and cultural contact, framed by decorative panels and inscriptions noting the centennial dates 1836–1936. The 3-cent denomination corresponded to the standard first-class domestic letter rate, ensuring broad circulation.

This offering is a used block of four, featuring a centrally applied postal cancellation spanning all four stamps, confirming genuine contemporary postal use. The stamps retain strong engraving detail, clear inscriptions, and intact perforations, with wear consistent with normal handling. Used blocks of this issue are notably scarcer than singles, as most were separated during postal use or by collectors.

Scott #755 is a key commemorative for collectors of U.S. state anniversary issues, Midwest history, exploration themes, and 1930s U.S. postal issues. Multiples such as this block provide enhanced visual impact and collectible appeal.

Country: United States
Year of Issue: 1934
Scott Number: 755
Denomination: 3 cents
Condition: Used, block of four