5c Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition souvenir sheet

National Postal Museum

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Printer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Description
This Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition Issue souvenir sheet honors the Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition, held in Washington, DC May 21st to May 30th, 1966. The stamp features an image of a stamped cover. The sheet also features a line drawing of the Capitol Building and Washington Monument and the signature of Postmaster General of the United States Lawrence F. O’Brien.
United States; Washington, DC; District of Columbia; Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition; SIPEX; stamped; cover; envelope; souvenir sheet; Washington Monument; Capitol Building; Lawrence F. O’Brien; postmaster general
May 23, 1966
Object number
1980.2493.5605
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (multicolored); adhesive / lithography, engraving
Place
District of Columbia
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1311
National Postal Museum
Topic
Organizations & Associations
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1980.2493.5605
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm835ef30bd-034c-4ea7-bb26-cce90c79b95d
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