Object Details
Description
The 25-cent New Hampshire Statehood stamp, commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the ninth state to ratify the Constitution, was issued on June 21, 1988, in the state capitol, Concord. The dedication ceremony occurred in the historic State House Chamber of Representatives Hall.
In 1776, New Hampshire became the first state to adopt a provisional constitution. However, unhappy with their representation, thirty-four small western towns seceded from the state and joined Vermont. When the state adopted a new state constitution in 1784 -- still in effect and second oldest after Massachusetts -- the smaller towns received improved representation and reunited with the state.
Artist Thomas Szumowski of Waltham, Massachusetts, prepared the original painting for this design. He also designed the 18-cent George Washington stamp issued in 1985.
The stamps were printed in the photogravure process by the American Bank Note Company, and issued in panes of fifty.
Reference:
Postal Bulletin (May 26, 1988).
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Credit line
Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
Date
June 21, 1988
Object number
1989.0496.10139
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (multicolored); adhesive / photogravure
Place
New Hampshire
United States of America
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Data Source
National Postal Museum
Topic
The Environment
U.S. Stamps
Link to Original Record
Record ID
npm_1989.0496.10139