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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Niger First Day Cover of JFK Memorial Stamp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Niger First Day Cover of JFK Memorial Stamp

Artifact ID1964.38.2.1
Object Type Cover, First Day
Gifter
Date 1964
Date DescribedSeptember 25, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 5/8 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.2 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cancellation of JFK Memorial stamp adhered to an envelope. The cachet on the envelope is a b/w portriat of JFK. Cachet text: "Republique du Niger", "President John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917-1963". Stamp adhered at upper right: 100F "President John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917-1963", "Poste Aerienne", "Republique Du Niger" . Postmarked at: "Niamey" Sept. 25, 1964. Marked "No. 00982" from an edition of 4000.
Historical NoteFirst day cover of a John F. Kennedy memorial stamp from the Republic of Niger. Post dated September 25, 1964.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 20, 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Hamani Diori, President of the Republic of Niger
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • September 25, 1964
Not on view
Place Gifted
Niger
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