24¢ Declaration of Independence
United States · 1869 · 24¢
The stamp features a detailed engraving of John Trumbull's painting 'Declaration of Independence,' depicting the presentation of the draft to the Continental Congress. It shows 42 figures, with six principal figures identifiable under magnification.
This stamp is part of the controversial 1869 Pictorial Issue, which was the first U.S. issue to feature pictorial designs rather than portraits of statesmen. It commemorates a pivotal moment in American history, the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Engraved
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