1971 8c Historic Preservation: The Charles W. Morgan

U.S. #1440

8¢ Whaling Ship
Historic Preservation Issue

Issue Date: October 29, 1971

City: San Diego, CA

Quantity: 42.552,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved

Perforations: 11

U.S. #1440

8¢ Whaling Ship
Historic Preservation Issue

Issue Date: October 29, 1971

City: San Diego, CA

Quantity: 42.552,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed, engraved

Perforations: 11

Color: Black brown and ocher

This stamp was issued as part of a block of four commemorating the historic preservation movement in the United States. Showcased on these stamps are: a cable car which still operates on ten miles of track; a 19th century whaling vessel anchored in Mystic, Connecticut; the San Xavier del Bac Mission, which has been in existence since 1797; and Decatur House, built in 1819, which is now a house museum.