Issue Date: September 11, 1979

City: San Juan, Puerto Rico

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved
Perforation: 11

Color: Tan, black and orange

 

One of four stamps depicting light sources from throughout our country’s history  issued to serve as a reminder that America is a shining beacon of liberty. Fueled by a love for freedom, truth, and reason, we continue to instill in future generations a desire to establish that which is true and just, not only in our country, but in other nations as well.

 

The iron “Betty” lamp was a primary source of light for settlers in the Plymouth colonies during the mid 1600s to the late 1700s.

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