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Head, Statue of Liberty

Series: Americana

First Day of Issue Date: March 31, 1978

First Day of Issue Location: New York, NY

About This Stamp

The 16-cent blue 1978 stamp of the Americana issue pays tribute to immigrants, picturing the head of the Statue of Liberty with the words "I Lift My Lamp Beside the Golden Door." The stamp was issued in both sheet and coil format.

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: March 31, 1978
First Day of Issue Location: New York, NY

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