United States 24c Declaration of Independence, Pictorial Issue

United States · 1873 · 24c

This stamp features a detailed engraving of John Trumbull's famous painting, "Declaration of Independence." The intricate design showcases the Founding Fathers presenting the draft of the Declaration to the Continental Congress. It is part of the 1870-73 Pictorial Issue, which was the first U.S. series to depict historical scenes rather than just portraits of statesmen.

Issued in 1873, this stamp reflects a post-Civil War America looking to celebrate its unified national origins and foundational democratic principles.