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King Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, by Charles Gabriel Sauvage

Series: American Bicentennial

First Day of Issue Date: May 4, 1978

First Day of Issue Location: York, PA

About This Stamp

The 13-cent stamp commemorating America's 1778 alliance with France was first available May 4, 1978, at York, Pennsylvania. The stamp was designed by Bradbury Thompson and issued in sheets of 40.

First Day of Issue Ceremony

First Day of Issue Date: May 4, 1978
First Day of Issue Location: York, PA

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