# 97457 - 1988 Massachusetts Ratifies the Constitution
Constitution Bicentennial Cover Highlights Ratification by Massachusetts
Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates the reluctant ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts. Governor John Hancock presided over the Massachusetts Convention. The convention voted to ratify the constitution, but offered amendments they hope to see included later.
The Boston, Massachusetts, postmark pays tribute to capital of the state. The date represents the bicentennial of the day of the vote. The cover features a Massachusetts stamp (2341) from the Bicentenary Statehood Series and a Flag Over the Capitol stamp.
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your mini-collection of these covers today.
Constitution Bicentennial Cover Highlights Ratification by Massachusetts
Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates the reluctant ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts. Governor John Hancock presided over the Massachusetts Convention. The convention voted to ratify the constitution, but offered amendments they hope to see included later.
The Boston, Massachusetts, postmark pays tribute to capital of the state. The date represents the bicentennial of the day of the vote. The cover features a Massachusetts stamp (2341) from the Bicentenary Statehood Series and a Flag Over the Capitol stamp.
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your mini-collection of these covers today.