First Continental Congress, 1774 Stamps, Sheet of 20
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Product Description
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of a significant turning point in the lead-up to the American Revolution with this First
Continental Congress, 1774 stamp from the U.S.Postal ServiceR.
On its left edge, the stamp features a thin red stripe with a dozen white stars representing the number of Colonies that
participated in the First Continental Congress. A thick, vertical blue band dominates the rest of the stamp art and includes
the words “12 COLONIES UNITE IN PROTEST” followed by a plea taken from a petition sent by the Congress to King
George Il on October 25, 1774: “We ask but for Peace, Liberty and Safety."
Antonio Alcala served as art director, designer, and typographer for this stamp.
The First Continental Congress, 1774 stamp is being issued as a ForeverR stamp. This Forever stamp will always be
equal in value to the current First-Class Maill one-ounce rate.
Stamp Issuance:
September 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Made in the USA.
