Issue: United States General Oglethorpe 1933 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 3 C,
Issue Date: 1933
Issued By: United States Postal Service (USPS)
Honoring the Founder of Georgia
General Oglethorpe Stamp pays tribute to James Oglethorpe the British general and philanthropist who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Georgia founding this stamp celebrates Oglethorpe vision and leadership in establishing one of America original colonies.
James Oglethorpe: Founder of Georgia
James Oglethorpe was a soldier social reformer and a key figure in British colonial history. He founded the colony of Georgia with the idea of providing a fresh start for debtors and the poor in Britain as well as creating a buffer zone between the British colonies and Spanish Florida. Oglethorpe vision for Georgia was unique he wanted it to be a place of equality where slavery was initially banned and land ownership was limited to create a more balanced society.
Oglethorpe led the first group of settlers to the site that would become Savannah Georgia first city in 1733. His leadership and principles laid the foundation for Georgia early development and he became a celebrated figure in American colonial history.
Stamp Design: A Classic Portrait of Oglethorpe
Stamp features a detailed portrait of James Oglethorpe depicted in his military uniform. The design reflects Oglethorpe dignified and authoritative role as both a military leader and the founder of the Georgia colony. The background showcases Savannah the city he founded symbolizing the beginning of Georgia history.
The stamp is typically printed in green and includes the years 1733-1933 to mark the bicentennial of Georgia founding. The clean and elegant design captures the essence of Oglethorpe legacy.
A Stamp of Historical Importance
the General Oglethorpe Stamp is a piece of American history that commemorates not only the founding of Georgia but also the ideals of social reform and equality that Oglethorpe championed. It stands as a reminder of the early colonial efforts that helped shape the United States.
the United States Stamp is a fitting tribute to a man whose vision for Georgia played a crucial role in the formation of the American South making it a valuable stamp for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
