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1987 - American Commemoratives - Pennsylvania - 1787-1987

1987 - American Commemoratives - Pennsylvania - 1787-1987

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USPS American Commemorative Panel (No. 291) issued in 1987 to honor the bicentennial of Pennsylvania's statehood. 
Overview and Market Value
  • Primary Function: This is a collectible philatelic product released by the United States Postal Service. It features historical background narrative about Pennsylvania, intricate engravings, and a preserved block of four mint, uncancelled 22-cent Pennsylvania statehood stamps (Scott catalog #2337). [1, 2, 3, 4]
  • Current Market Value: This specific panel typically trades in the $5 to $15 range on collectors' platforms and secondary markets like eBay. 
Key Visual and Historical Details
  • The Stamps: The included 22¢ stamps depict the historic Pennsylvania State House (better known today as Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. They were officially released on August 26, 1987. 
  • The Graphics: The layout incorporates an engraved portrait of the state's founder, William Penn, alongside a classic landscape engraving illustrating colonial life. 
  • The Text: The written text outlines Pennsylvania's journey as the second state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, its rich industrial background (ranging from agriculture to steel production), and why it earned its long-standing nickname, "The Keystone State.”
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