Legend of Sleepy Hollow Commemorative
United States · 1974 · 10¢
The stamp depicts a dramatic scene from Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," featuring Ichabod Crane on his horse fleeing from the Headless Horseman. The design uses dark, atmospheric colors to evoke the story's eerie setting.
This stamp commemorates Washington Irving's classic American short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," which was first published in 1820. Its issuance in 1974 honored a significant piece of American literature and folklore.
Printing Method
Photogravure
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