About This Stamp
This Lafayette stamp commemorates the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafeyette’s birth. 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, based on a painting by Joseph-Désiré Court.
First Day of Issue Ceremony
First Day of Issue Date: September 6, 1957
First Day of Issue Location: TBA