The card reproduces a portrait captioned "MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE," showing the French nobleman and Revolutionary War officer in uniform, framed by American flags and an eagle. Lafayette (1757–1834) served as a major general in the Continental Army and was celebrated for his role in the American Revolution; the 3¢ stamp commemorates his arrival in America in 1777.
Postcard Details
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PostmarkedGeorgetown, June 13, 1952, 09:00
Addressed to
No address detected
Postcard record
Postmarked
, Georgetown
Condition
Very good
Notes
3¢ U.S. Lafayette stamp affixed at upper right and canceled with a Georgetown postmark dated June 13, 1952; white border.
Postmark: GEORGETOWN JUNE 13 9:00 AM 1952 (stamp and cancel on the picture side). Divided-back Kodak photo post card stock, unused — no address or message written. Light soiling and a few foxing spots on the back.
Cite this card
Marquis de Lafayette portrait with American flags and eagle, Georgetown postmark, 1952, postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/marquis-de-lafayette-portrait-with-american-flags-and-eagle. Accessed October 25, 2026.
