Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates Cyrus Griffin, the last person to serve as President of the Confederation of States before the Constitution was ratified. He served for less than a year.
The New York, New York, postmark pays tribute to capital of the US before Washington, DC, became the capital. The date represents the first day of Griffin’s service. The cover features a John Hanson stamp (1941) (the first President of the Continental Congress) and a Flag Over the Capitol stamp.
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your mini-collection of these covers today.
Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates Cyrus Griffin, the last person to serve as President of the Confederation of States before the Constitution was ratified. He served for less than a year.
The New York, New York, postmark pays tribute to capital of the US before Washington, DC, became the capital. The date represents the first day of Griffin’s service. The cover features a John Hanson stamp (1941) (the first President of the Continental Congress) and a Flag Over the Capitol stamp.
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your mini-collection of these covers today.