USA postage Stamps year 1926 – 2c Battle of White Plains

The Battle of White Plains has been commemorated on U.S. postage stamps. Here are the key details:

1926 Issue:

• Part of the American Revolution Sesquicentennial series
• 2-cent stamp commemorating the Battle of White Plains
• Design showed Washington’s headquarters at White Plains
• Issued on October 28, 1926, exactly 150 years after the battle

Design Features:

• Central image of Washington’s headquarters
• Text “Battle of White Plains”
• Value “TWO CENTS”
• Dates “1776-1926”

Historical Context:

• Battle fought on October 28, 1776
• Part of New York and New Jersey campaign
• Between Continental Army under Washington and British/Hessian forces
• Was significant action in American Revolution

Printing Details:

• Printed by Bureau of Engraving and Printing
• Deep carmine color
• Perforated 11
• Issued in sheets of 100

Collecting Interest:

• Popular among:
  • U.S. commemorative collectors
  • American Revolution themed collections
  • Military/battle stamp collectors

The stamp represents an important battle in America’s fight for independence and is part of the larger series commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Revolutionary War.