Kentucky Statehood Sesquicentennial
United States · 1942 · 3¢
The stamp depicts Daniel Boone and another frontiersman, likely Simon Kenton, standing on a hill overlooking a pioneer settlement. The design commemorates Kentucky's 150th anniversary of statehood.
Issued in 1942, this stamp celebrates the 150th anniversary of Kentucky becoming the 15th state in the Union in 1792. It highlights the pioneering spirit and early American expansion.
Printing Method
Engraved
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Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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