3c Marquis de Lafayette single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Depicts
Marquis de Lafayette, French, 1757 - 1834
Description
This Lafayette Issue stamp commemorates the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Marquis de Lafayette in America. The Marquis de Lafayette was a French aristocrat and military officer that served in the Continental Army under George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. The image features a portrait of Lafayette, as well as images of the flags of the United States and France, a cannon and a landing party.
United States; France; Marquis de Lafayette; Gilbert du Motier; American Revolutionary War; war; military; aristocrat; Continental Army
June 13, 1952
Object number
1980.2493.5031
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (bright blue); adhesive / engraving
Place
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1010
National Postal Museum
Topic
Political Figures
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5031
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8e972691a-ff19-4417-8e09-31755deb5612
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