# 97460 - 1988 Maryland Ratifies the Constitution
Constitution Bicentennial Cover Highlights Ratification by Maryland
Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates ratification of the Constitution by Maryland. On April 28, 1788, delegates to the state convention voted to ratify the Constitution. Luther martin, pictured on the cover, was opposed to ratification.
The Annapolis, Maryland, postmark pays tribute to the state capital. The date represents the First Day of Issue of the Maryland statehood stamp. The cover features this stamp (2342), part of the Bicentenary Statehood Series, and an Annapolis Tercentenary stamp (984).
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your collection of these covers today.
Constitution Bicentennial Cover Highlights Ratification by Maryland
Own this cover marking the bicentennial of the US Constitution, the document that framed America’s government. It commemorates ratification of the Constitution by Maryland. On April 28, 1788, delegates to the state convention voted to ratify the Constitution. Luther martin, pictured on the cover, was opposed to ratification.
The Annapolis, Maryland, postmark pays tribute to the state capital. The date represents the First Day of Issue of the Maryland statehood stamp. The cover features this stamp (2342), part of the Bicentenary Statehood Series, and an Annapolis Tercentenary stamp (984).
This cover is part of a series issued in honor of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. Begin your collection of these covers today.