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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Stevenson Stamps
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Stevenson Stamps

Artifact ID1970.35.220
Object Type Cover, First Day
Gifter
Date 1965
Date DescribedOctober 23, 1965
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/8 in x W 9 1/2 in (10.5 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAdlai Stevenson Stamp First Day Cover. The cachet on the envelope is an image of Adlai Stevenson's book, "Man of Honor, Man of Peace." Four stamps adhered at upper right: Plate block with selvage edges of 5c Stevenson stamps. Postmarked at: Bloomington IL - Oct 23, 1965.
Historical NoteThis commemorative first day of issue envelope celebrates Adlai Stevenson. The envelope was postmarked on October 23, 1965 with a block of four 5c Adlai Stevenson stamps. The block of stamps have selvage edges at the left and top.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • October 23, 1965
Not on view
Place Described
Bloomington
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