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Commemorate the 250th anniversary of a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution with this First Continental Congress, 1774 stamp from the U.S. Postal Service®.

The stamp features 12 white stars that represent the number of Colonies present at the First Continental Congress. It also includes the words “12 COLONIES UNITE IN PROTEST” followed by a plea taken from a petition sent by the Congress to King George III on October 25, 1774: “We ask but for Peace, Liberty and Safety.” 

Antonio Alcalá served as art director, designer, and typographer for this stamp.

SKU: 485704
Stamps and related products will be released after the First Day of Issue date.

First Continental Congress, 1774

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