The American Bicentennial Commemorated on Authentic Postage Stamps

On December 9, 2008, Bahamas issued this complete mint set of four stamps to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris (American Revolutionary War). The stamp designs feature the Battle of Lexington, Washington crossing the Delaware, signatories of the Treaty of Paris by Benjamin West, and the signed treaty. Scott Cat.# 1268-1271.

This mint stamp, issued by the United States on October 18, 1968, honors artist John Trumbull. Trumbull is best known for his paintings of Revolutionary War scenes; this stamp features detail from his painting, "Battle of Bunker's Hill." The original painting is in the collection of Yale University.

Nicaragua paid tribute to America and her Bicentennial with the release of a set of stamps on May 25, 1976, that depict 200 years of American progress. Offered here are six mint stamps from this set that feature the following: "The Smoke Signal" by Frederic Remington, Space Signal monitoring station, candlelight, Edison's laboratory and light bulb, agriculture in 1776, and agriculture in 1976.

This set of ten mint stamps from Grenada commemorates America's Bicentennial and includes six regular issues and four airmail issues. The set was issued on May 6, 1975.

This attractively designed set of five cancelled stamps was issued by Niger on April 8, 1976, to pay tribute to the American Bicentennial. Three of the five stamps are airmail stamps. The designs depict the Statue of Liberty and the following Revolutionary War scenes: (40fr value) George Washington crossing the Delaware, (50fr value) call to arms, (150fr value) Joseph Warren, martyr at Bunker Hill, (200fr value) John Paul Jones on the bridge of the "Bonhomme Richard," and (300fr value) Molly Pitcher, Monmouth Battle heroine.

This mint stamp, issued by the United States on Sept. 2, 1983, commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The stamp was designed by David Blossom and is based on an unfinished painting by Benjamin West (held in the Winterthur Museum). John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and David Hartly are depicted.

Issued by the United States on October 16, 1981, this attached pair of mint stamps commemorated the bicentennial of two American Revolution battles that were critical to winning the war. The Battle of the Virginia Capes (Sept. 5, 1781) blocked the British fleet from aiding British troops. The Battle of Yorktown (Oct. 16-19, 1781) ended with the surrender of the British.

Issued on September 23, 1979, this mint United States stamp honors the naval hero of the American Revolution. The stamp was issued on the 200th anniversary of his victory over the British in the 1779 battle between "Bonhomme Richard" and "HMS Serapis."

This 50-stamp mint sheet, issued by the United States on February 23, 1976, includes the flag of each state on separate stamps. The flags are arranged in the order of the state's admission to the union. Each stamp includes the inscription "Bicentennial Era 1776 - 1976" and the U.S. Bicentennial emblem.

Please not that this is a second quality sheet, discounted 30% from our fault-free sheet (item AM21) price. This item will have fairly minor imperfections (e.g., bends in the sheet selvage, small marks in the sheet selvage, or disturbed gum on the back).
This 50-stamp mint sheet, issued by the United States on February 23, 1976, includes the flag of each state on separate stamps. The flags are arranged in the order of the state's admission to the union. Each stamp includes the inscription "Bicentennial Era 1776 - 1976" and the U.S. Bicentennial emblem.

The United States Postal Service paid tribute to Australia's Bicentennial (1788-1988) with the release of this mint stamp on Jan. 26, 1988. The design features a caricature of an Australian Koala and an American Bald Eagle.

Australia celebrated its bicentennial with the release of this mint stamp on January 26, 1988. The design features caricatures of the American Bald Eagle and the Australian Koala. This was a joint stamp issue with the United States, a strong ally and friend of the Australians. When available, we offer the U.S. stamp as item# AM78.