Five Unused USS Constitution Forever (55c) stamp / Tall Sailing Ships | Old Ironsides | War of 1812 | US Navy ship | Boston Harbor | Gunship

Five Unused USS Constitution Forever (55c) stamp / Tall Sailing Ships | Old Ironsides | War of 1812 | US Navy ship | Boston Harbor | Gunship

Face Value: Forever (current 1st class rate)
Scott No.: 4703

The War of 1812 had just begun when the USS Constitution won a victory against a warship of the seemingly invincible Royal Navy.

The British sent the HMS Guerriere with a squadron of ships in the summer of 1812 to blockade U.S. shores. The U.S. Navy’s 44-gun frigate, the Constitution, encountered the ships in July. The American vessel was able to escape, despite being outnumbered.

On August 19, U.S. Captain Isaac Hull spotted the Guerriere returning to port for repairs. As the ships exchanged cannon fire, a sailor noticed the cannonballs bounced off the thick oak hull of the Constitution. He proclaimed, “Huzzah! Her sides are made of iron!” After that, the ship was known as “Old Ironsides.”

Use these beautiful Unused postage stamps for mailing Wedding Invitations, Save the Date, Bridal Showers and Birthday Cards. They are valid to use as postage at the current 60c First Class rate for a one ounce envelope.

Also good to use for scrapbooking or displaying in a small picture frame. It's a miniature work of art.

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