United States 5c Magna Carta Commemorative Stamp

United States · 1965 · 5¢

This commemorative stamp marks the 750th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The design features a depiction of barons presenting the charter to King John at Runnymede in 1215, symbolizing a foundational moment in the development of constitutional law. The stamp is divided into two horizontal panels, with the historical scene in gold and black above a purple panel with the text.

Issued in 1965, this stamp celebrated a key document in the history of Anglo-American law, emphasizing the shared legal and democratic heritage between the United Kingdom and the United States during the Cold War era.