Mississippi Territory Sesquicentennial
United States · 1948 · 3¢
The stamp features a map of the Mississippi Territory, showing its original boundaries and major rivers, with the years 1798-1948. The design commemorates the 150th anniversary of the territory's establishment.
Issued in 1948, this stamp commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Mississippi Territory, which was organized in 1798. It highlights a significant period in the westward expansion and formation of the United States.
Printing Method
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