In
1803, President Thomas Jefferson negotiated the purchase of a parcel of
land from France for $15 million that doubled the size of the US. This
continued America’s rise as a global power. It helped France, too.
French leader Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land to raise money to fight
the British in the Great French War.
Just over 100 years after the US acquired the land, five stamps were issued to commemorate the event.
The
1904 Louisiana Purchase commemoratives are among the first stamps
released in the 20th century. They’re packed with important US history
and showcase expertly engraved design work collectors love.
1904 Louisiana Purchase Issue
Complete Set of 6 Stamps |
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The Whole World Gathers to Celebrate the
100th Anniversary of the Historic Louisiana Purchase |
Discover the Major Players of the Historic Land Purchase… |
1¢ – Robert R. Livingston |
US ambassador who negotiated the Purchase with France. His most notable achievement! |
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America’s third US president, who authorized the Purchase. |
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Secretary of state, participated in negotiations with the French. |
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10¢ – Map of the Louisiana Purchase |
This
stamp is neat because you can literally see how it doubled our
country’s size. The purchase included the whole or parts of 14 states
and 2 Canadian territories. |
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More Stamps, Covers, and Coins Honoring the Louisiana Purchase |
1953 3¢ Louisiana Purchase
150th Anniversary |
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2003 37¢ Louisiana Purchase
Bicentennial |
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1998 32¢ Celebrate the Century: 1900s
First Sheet in the Series |
Pictures the World’s Fair in St. Louis that the Louisiana Purchase Set was issued at. |
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2002 Louisiana State Quarter
Pictures the Purchase – Denver Mint |
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