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1957 Scott #1099 "Religious Freedom" Flushing Remonstrance 3-cent Stamp 300th Anniversary Post Unmarked Blemishes on back. The image is of a 3-cent United States postage stamp issued in 1957 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Flushing Remonstrance. Key details: Flushing Remonstrance: A 1657 petition by citizens of Flushing, Queens, demanding religious freedom, particularly for Quakers. Symbolism: The stamp features a Bible, a capotain hat, and a quill pen, representing the era and the act of writing the Remonstrance. Historical Significance: It's considered a precursor to the U.S. Constitution's provision for freedom of religion. Event: The stamp marks the 300th anniversary of this document, which is viewed as an early defense of religious liberty in America. The 1957 stamp depicting religious freedom is Scott #1099. It commemorates the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657 and was issued on December 27, 1957. The stamp has a face value of 3 cents.