U.S. #1097
1957 3¢ Marquis de Lafayette

Issue Date: September 6, 1957
City:  Easton, Pennsylvania; Fayetteville, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky
Quantity: 122,990,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method:  Rotary Press
Perforations: 10 ½ x 11  
Color:  Rose lake

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U.S. #1097
1957 3¢ Marquis de Lafayette

Issue Date: September 6, 1957
City:  Easton, Pennsylvania; Fayetteville, North Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky
Quantity: 122,990,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method:  Rotary Press
Perforations: 10 ½ x 11  
Color:  Rose lake

Featured on U.S. #1097, the Marquis de Lafayette (Gilbert du Motier) was a young French noble who came to America to help with the Colonies struggle for freedom. The image on the stamp is a portrait painted by Joseph Desire Court. It shows the ornamental sword that the U.S. government presented to Lafayette in thanks for his help. U.S. #1097 commemorates Lafayettes 200th birth anniversary.