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common1945-1980
Charleston, South Carolina 300th Anniversary
United States · 1970 · 6¢
The stamp features a stylized map depicting the early settlement of Charlestown (Charleston), South Carolina, with ships in the harbor. It commemorates the city's 300th anniversary, with the dates 1670-1970 prominently displayed.
This stamp commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of Charlestown, the first colonial city in South Carolina, named after King Charles II of England. It highlights a significant milestone in American colonial history.
Printing Method
Engraved
Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing · License: Public domain
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