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1971-77 American Revolution Bicentennial, Set of 36 Stamps
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200 Years of American Independence on US Postage Stamps
From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the story of America's birth is one of the most dramatic in world history. This set of 36 stamps spans the full arc of that story — the people, battles, ideas, and turning points that made the United States possible.
The USPS issued more than 100 commemorative stamps over a six-year period in honor of the nation's Bicentennial, and this hand-selected set of 36 captures the heart of that series. You'll get the Bicentennial Commission emblem stamp that launched the series in 1971 (#1432), the four Colonial Craftsmen stamps honoring the glassblowers, silversmiths, wigmakers, and hatters whose skills built early America (#1456-59), and the four Colonial Communications stamps chronicling how patriots spread the spirit of independence (#1476-79). A four-stamp set commemorates the Boston Tea Party (#1480-83) depicts the dramatic night in 1773 when colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor — one of the most striking multidesign issues of the entire series.
The Continental Congress is honored with four stamps (#1543-46), including stamps featuring historic quotations and the Philadelphia buildings where the delegates met. The beloved Contributors to the Cause set (#1559-62) recognizes four remarkable individuals: teenager Sybil Ludington, who rode 40 miles through the night to rally the militia; African American soldier Salem Poor, whose bravery at Bunker Hill drew a formal commendation from 14 officers; financier Haym Salomon, who raised critical funds for the Revolution and died penniless for the cause; and Peter Francisco, the giant soldier of legend who reportedly carried a 1,000-pound cannon at the Battle of Camden. Also included are the 10-cent Battles of Lexington and Concord (#1563) and the 10-cent Battle of Bunker Hill (#1564), followed by the four-stamp Military Uniforms set (#1565-68).
The 1976 Bicentennial year is represented by the iconic Spirit of '76 se-tenants (#1629-31) — Archibald Willard's famous image of the fife player and two drummers — and the four-stamp Declaration of Independence set (#1691-94), based on John Trumbull's monumental painting that hangs in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Rounding out the set are Washington's victory at Princeton (#1704) and the Battle of Oriskany (#1722), honoring General Herkimer's brave stand in upstate New York. Together, these 36 stamps bring two centuries of American history to life in one patriotic collection.
200 Years of American Independence on US Postage Stamps
From the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the story of America's birth is one of the most dramatic in world history. This set of 36 stamps spans the full arc of that story — the people, battles, ideas, and turning points that made the United States possible.
The USPS issued more than 100 commemorative stamps over a six-year period in honor of the nation's Bicentennial, and this hand-selected set of 36 captures the heart of that series. You'll get the Bicentennial Commission emblem stamp that launched the series in 1971 (#1432), the four Colonial Craftsmen stamps honoring the glassblowers, silversmiths, wigmakers, and hatters whose skills built early America (#1456-59), and the four Colonial Communications stamps chronicling how patriots spread the spirit of independence (#1476-79). A four-stamp set commemorates the Boston Tea Party (#1480-83) depicts the dramatic night in 1773 when colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor — one of the most striking multidesign issues of the entire series.
The Continental Congress is honored with four stamps (#1543-46), including stamps featuring historic quotations and the Philadelphia buildings where the delegates met. The beloved Contributors to the Cause set (#1559-62) recognizes four remarkable individuals: teenager Sybil Ludington, who rode 40 miles through the night to rally the militia; African American soldier Salem Poor, whose bravery at Bunker Hill drew a formal commendation from 14 officers; financier Haym Salomon, who raised critical funds for the Revolution and died penniless for the cause; and Peter Francisco, the giant soldier of legend who reportedly carried a 1,000-pound cannon at the Battle of Camden. Also included are the 10-cent Battles of Lexington and Concord (#1563) and the 10-cent Battle of Bunker Hill (#1564), followed by the four-stamp Military Uniforms set (#1565-68).
The 1976 Bicentennial year is represented by the iconic Spirit of '76 se-tenants (#1629-31) — Archibald Willard's famous image of the fife player and two drummers — and the four-stamp Declaration of Independence set (#1691-94), based on John Trumbull's monumental painting that hangs in the U.S. Capitol rotunda. Rounding out the set are Washington's victory at Princeton (#1704) and the Battle of Oriskany (#1722), honoring General Herkimer's brave stand in upstate New York. Together, these 36 stamps bring two centuries of American history to life in one patriotic collection.
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