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Louisiana Purchase 150th Anniversary

Name: Louisiana Purchase 150th Anniversary
Brand: United States

United States · 1953 · 3¢

The stamp depicts a reproduction of a sculptured plaque by Karl Bitter, showing James Monroe, François Barbé-Marbois, and Robert R. Livingston signing the Louisiana Purchase treaty.

This stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, a pivotal event in U.S. history where the United States acquired a vast territory from France in 1803.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

anniversary history diplomacy historical-figures sculpture commemorative

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