02/04/1983 USA, 200th Ann. The End of Hostilities Between American Colonists & Great Britain, over sized

British Cover Marks Ceasefire Ending Revolutionary War

On February 4, 1783, King George III declared a permanent ceasefire to the American Revolution.  The declaration followed the ratification of a preliminary treaty acknowledging American independence. This cover, issued in London, celebrates the 200th anniversary of the ceasefire.  The treaty of Paris, officially ending the war, was signed on September 3, 1783.  Add this neat Great Britain cover to your collection today.