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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Die Proofs for Togo Republic Space Series Postage Stamp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Die Proofs for Togo Republic Space Series Postage Stamp

Artifact ID1964.80.5 (A-B)
Object Type Postage Stamp
Gifter
Date 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOther (A) H 3 15/16 in x W 5 3/16 in (10 cm x 13.2 cm )
 Other (B) H 1 7/16 in x W 5 1/16 in (3.7 cm x 12.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPostcard-sized (part A) and postage stamp-size (part B) die proofs for one of a series of 6 space themed stamps issued by the Togolese Republic in 1964. Design is two blue satellites and a red planet in front of a yellow/white sun and a field of red in the background. Printed "Republique Togolaise / 1964-65 I.Q.S.Y / .10F Postes"
Inscriptions and MarkingsPart B is stamped "09839 * 29-9-64" and encircled "49"
Historical NoteSpace series stamps from the Republic of Togo.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his 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 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Samuel Aquereburu, Minister of Public Works, Republic of Togo
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Gifted
Togo
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