# M11550 - 2011 $2.75 Fort Sumter 1861
Battle of Fort Sumter Comes to Life on Mint Stamp Sheet
Discover real Civil War history on this mint stamp sheet. These commemorative stamps prove that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Sheet features four face-different stamps with scenes from the 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter as well as the two major commanders of the battle. You'll see Confederate brigadier general Pierre G.T. Beauregard and Union major Robert Anderson on each stamp. The scenes pictured include: Fort Sumter in 1860, the bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861, and the Confederate flag at Fort Sumter in 1861. I was impressed by how much history is pictured in these miniature masterpieces – they bring the past to life!
Battle of Fort Sumter Comes to Life on Mint Stamp Sheet
Discover real Civil War history on this mint stamp sheet. These commemorative stamps prove that "a picture is worth a thousand words." Sheet features four face-different stamps with scenes from the 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter as well as the two major commanders of the battle. You'll see Confederate brigadier general Pierre G.T. Beauregard and Union major Robert Anderson on each stamp. The scenes pictured include: Fort Sumter in 1860, the bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1861, and the Confederate flag at Fort Sumter in 1861. I was impressed by how much history is pictured in these miniature masterpieces – they bring the past to life!