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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Space Treaty Stamp Souvenir Sheet
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Space Treaty Stamp Souvenir Sheet

Artifact ID1970.19.86
Date 1969
Date DescribedMay 5, 1969
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 17 in (26.7 cm x 43.2 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cancellation of a Space Treaty Stamp Souvenir Sheet. Text of the Space Treaty is printed overall on top of muted drawings of space flight vehicles. A 6c Apollo 8 stamp is adhered at the top right and postmarked: Houston TX - May 5, 1969. Caption reads: "Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space".
Historical NoteSpace treaty stamp souvenir sheet. 6-cent "Apollo 8" stamp is postmarked on May 5, 1969.
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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Historical Dates
  • May 5, 1969
Not on view
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