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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 ID1964.80.6 (A-B)
Object Type Postage Stamp
Date 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOther (A) H 3 7/8 in x W 5 1/8 in (9.8 cm x 13 cm )
Other (B) H 1 3/4 in x W 5 in (4.4 cm x 12.7 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 three green satellites and a red planet in front of a yellow/white sun and a field of orange in the background. Printed "Republique Togolaise / 1964-65 / I.Q.S.Y / Postes 50F"
Inscriptions and MarkingsPart B is stamped "53521 * 29-9-64" and encircled "54" in green
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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Place Gifted
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