U.S. Constitution Bicentennial 1787-1987
ArtCraft cachet in purple monochrome depicting the Signing of the Constitution with the Founding Fathers gathered in Independence Hall, George Washington presiding, and a quill pen and parchment in the foreground. The 22-cent stamp features a quill pen, inkwell, and 'We the People' parchment design. Machine postmark from Philadelphia, PA, September 17, 1987, marks the first day of issue.
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ArtCraft cachet in purple/mauve monochrome depicting the Signing of the Constitution scene, showing the Founding Fathers gathered in Independence Hall with George Washington presiding, a quill pen and parchment visible in the foreground. The cachet text reads 'Signing the Constitution Bicentennial 1787-1987' in elegant script. The 22-cent U.S. Constitution stamp depicts a quill pen, inkwell, and 'We the People' parchment with a blue banner. The circular machine postmark reads 'Philadelphia, PA Sep 17 1987 19104' with a 'First Day of Issue' slug cancel.
The cachet artwork in purple monochrome depicts the Signing of the Constitution in Independence Hall, with George Washington presiding and a quill pen and parchment in the foreground. The 22-cent stamp features a quill pen, inkwell, and 'We the People' parchment design. A machine postmark from Philadelphia, PA, dated September 17, 1987, marks the first day of issue. The envelope is in clean, undamaged condition with clear, legible details.
(The automatic summaries sometimes misidentify the postmark as part of the cachet artwork.)