Scott #A143 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Perf. 12

The Scott #A143 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Perf.12 Stamp is a postage stamp issued by the United States in 1909. The stamp was issued to commemorate the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, which marked the 300th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's first successful steamboat voyage on the river. The stamp features an illustration of the Half Moon, a replica of Henry Hudson's ship, in the center, surrounded by a red border. The words "HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION" are printed in red at the top center of the stamp. The stamp has a perforation of 12, meaning that it has 12 perforations along its edges. This stamp is highly collectible due to its historical significance and rarity.