1974 Scott No. 1544 – 10¢ First Continental Congress Quote – Bicentennial Era

Issued in 1974 as part of the American Revolutionary War Bicentennial series, this 10¢ U.S. commemorative stamp honors the First Continental Congress of 1774—a pivotal moment that unified the colonies in resistance to British policies. The design features the historic quote, “We Ask But For Peace, Liberty And Safety,” reflecting the delegates’ early demands before the Revolution escalated. A vertical Bicentennial banner anchors the right side of the stamp, tying it to the broader national celebration leading up to America’s 200th anniversary. This example is postally used and retains strong color and detail.

- Denomination: 10 cents
- Issue Year: 1974
- Scott No.: 1544
- Series: Bicentennial Era
- Subject: First Continental Congress, 1774
- Quote: “We Ask But For Peace, Liberty And Safety”
- Theme: American Revolution, early colonial unity, founding history
- Format: Single canceled stamp
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; pairs well with 1545–1546 for a Bicentennial subset