Ordinance of 1787 Commemorative Stamp
United States · 1937 · 3¢
The stamp features a central vignette depicting a group of men gathered around a table, symbolizing the signing or discussion of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Issued in 1937 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Northwest Ordinance, a landmark act of the Confederation Congress that organized the Northwest Territory and set a precedent for westward expansion and statehood.
Printing Method
Engraved
Catalog Numbers
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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