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common1945-1980
Louisiana Purchase 150th Anniversary
United States · 1953 · 3¢
The stamp features a map of the Louisiana Purchase territory, highlighting its vast expanse, with a compass rose and commemorative dates.
Issued in 1953, this stamp commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase, a pivotal event in American history that doubled the size of the United States.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
scott1024
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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