We are pleased to offer for sale this 1973 Rise of the Spirit of Independence - Drummer 8 Cent US Postage Stamp MNH Sheet of 50 Scott #1479.
Stamp Sheet Information:
Country: United States
Stamp Name: Rise of the Spirit of Independence - Drummer
First Day Cover Issue Date: October, 28th 1973
Denomination: 8 Cents
Scott Number: 1479 Drummer
Illustration Number: A893 Drummer
Color: Multicolored
Condition: MNH (Mint Never Hinged). Stamp Sheet is a stock photo. Plate positions may vary.
Sheet Size: 50 stamps: 5 across, 10 down
History: The American Revolution was a political upheaval, 1765-1783, which in part was sparked by the unpopular Stamp Act pressed upon the colonies in 1765 by the British. The Act was repealed in 1766 after colonial merchants and landowners protested in groups, creating a loose coalition that extended from New England to Maryland. During the American Revolutionary War, written communication from officers to troops was often bypassed and a quicker, more direct method was used. Drum cadences coming from a young drummer boy on a battlefield often proved vital. The creation of the Post Office and eventually the printing of postage stamps are additional examples of the Rise of the Spirit of Independence as America began its new beginnings.
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