Maryland on Stamps & Covers
Baltimore-Washington HPO Richard D. L. Fulton The United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a three-cent stamp on February 28, 1952, commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad. The stamp depicted a horse-drawn railcar, the 1829-1930 Tom Thumb, and then-modern diesel. In addition, the legend on the stamps stated, “Baltimore & Ohio…
Maryland on Stamps… Francis Scott Key, 1948
Richard D. L. Fulton “First Day of Issue” cover of the Francis Scott Key stamp, issued on August 9, 1948, in Frederick. “O say does that star spangled banner yet wave, O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave…” ~ Defense of Fort McHenry, September 14, Frances Scott Key Celebrated Francis…
