Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Withdrawal of the British from Philadephia.
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a Flag over Independence Hall stamp postmarked on the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
British Quit Philadelphia
On September 26, 1777, the British army captured Philadelphia, the Continental capital at the time. This allowed the British to spend the winter in relative ease as Washington and his troops suffered at Valley Forge. In February 1778, France declared war against Great Britain and vowed to aid America in its revolution. The British changed its war strategy and left Philadelphia beginning on June 18, 1778,
Own Bicentennial Cover Commemorating the Withdrawal of the British from Philadephia.
This Fleetwood cover is part of the Bicentennial Cover collection. Each cover in this collection recalls a major event in America’s fight for independence. The cover bears a Flag over Independence Hall stamp postmarked on the 200th anniversary of the featured event.
If you’re a history buff or a cover collector, this Bicentennial cover is for you. Order yours today.
British Quit Philadelphia
On September 26, 1777, the British army captured Philadelphia, the Continental capital at the time. This allowed the British to spend the winter in relative ease as Washington and his troops suffered at Valley Forge. In February 1778, France declared war against Great Britain and vowed to aid America in its revolution. The British changed its war strategy and left Philadelphia beginning on June 18, 1778,