{"product_id":"connecticut-bicentenary-statehood-postage-stamps-statehood-issue-new-england-vintage-unused-usps-postage-22c","title":"Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","description":"\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\" data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"119\"\u003eAdd historic New England charm to your letters with these vintage unused Bicentenary Statehood series “Connecticut” postage stamps! This classic statehood design is perfect for adding meaningful regional history to save-the-dates, wedding invitations, thank you cards, graduation announcements, travel-themed mailings, patriotic correspondence, and other snail mail. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 22-cents. These authentic USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your mailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"740\"\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"764\"\u003eStamp Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBicentenary Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eStamp Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bicentenary Statehood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eYear Issued:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"885\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"913\"\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut, Statehood, Bicentenary, Charles W. Morgan, Historic Ship, Mystic Seaport, U.S. History, American States, New England Heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1068\"\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, Orange, Brown, Green, Red, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eMailing Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedding Invitations, Save-the-Dates, Connecticut Weddings, Mystic Weddings, New England Mailings, Patriotic Correspondence, Graduation Announcements, Thank You Notes, Travel Mail, Everyday Correspondence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1366\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithographed, Engraved, and Photogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gummed \u003cem data-end=\"1496\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e(see adhesion instructions below)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1499\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2240\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1630\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eSTAMP DESCRIPTION \u0026amp; HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1988 Connecticut Statehood stamp features the historic whaling ship \u003cem data-end=\"1722\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003eCharles W. Morgan\u003c\/em\u003e in the port at Mystic, Connecticut, with waterfront buildings in the background inspired by real Mystic structures. Designed by Connecticut artist Christopher Calle, the stamp honored the 200th anniversary of Connecticut’s ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Connecticut became the fifth state on January 9, 1788, and this commemorative stamp was issued on January 9, 1988, in Hartford, Connecticut, making it the first stamp in the Bicentenary Statehood series released on the exact anniversary date of statehood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2285\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e The historic ship imagery evokes exploration, endurance, craftsmanship, safe passage, and connection to coastal heritage. Paired with Connecticut statehood history, this stamp carries a sense of legacy, resilience, independence, and purposeful journey. It is especially fitting for Connecticut weddings, New England correspondence, graduation announcements, patriotic notes, travel-themed letters, and messages celebrating heritage, direction, or meaningful transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2783\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003eSTAMP SERIES HISTORY:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bicentenary Statehood series honored the 200th anniversaries of statehood for the original 13 states. Issued from 1987 through 1990, the stamps appeared in the order in which the former colonies ratified the U.S. Constitution, with each design featuring symbols, scenery, or historic imagery associated with the state. The Connecticut stamp was the fifth stamp in the series and commemorated Connecticut’s January 9, 1788 ratification of the Constitution. It was printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in panes of 50 within sheets of 200 using lithographed, engraved, and photogravure methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's \"Re-Stick\" glue sticks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of additional postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS?\u003c\/strong\u003e We love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e We’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"Qty. 1 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398637362,"sku":"2340-1","price":1.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 10 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398670130,"sku":"2340-10","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 15 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398702898,"sku":"2340-15","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 20 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398735666,"sku":"2340-20","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 25 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398768434,"sku":"2340-25","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 50 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398801202,"sku":"2340-50","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Qty. 100 Connecticut Bicentenary Statehood Postage Stamps | Statehood Issue | New England | Vintage Unused USPS Postage 22c","offer_id":51412398833970,"sku":"2340-100","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/HPH-2340-Connecticut-Statehood-New-England-1988-22c-USPS-Postage-Stamps-1.jpg?v=1783020797","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/connecticut-bicentenary-statehood-postage-stamps-statehood-issue-new-england-vintage-unused-usps-postage-22c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}