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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 Stamp Commemorative Cancellation
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Space Stamp Commemorative Cancellation

Artifact ID1970.35.72
Object Type Postage Stamp
Gifter
Date 1969
Date DescribedJuly 20, 1969
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/8 in x W 9 1/2 in (10.5 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSpace Stamp Commemorative Cancellation on German Consulate stationery. The cachet on the envelope is the Lunar Excursion Module and an astronaut on the moon's surface. Cachet text: "Apollo 11", "Man on the Moon 9.56P.M.". Two stamps adhered at upper right: 6c American Flag over the White House stamp and a 10c First Man on the Moon stamp. Postmarked at: Dallas TX - July 20, 1969. Addressed to: "President Lyndon B. Johnson", "Johnson Ranch", "Johnson City, Texas".
Historical NoteThis 10-cent Moon Landing stamp was issued on September 9, 1969. The stamp and the post mark celebrate man’s first landing on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was sent to President Johnson at the LBJ Ranch. The cachet on the envelope features a Lunar Excursion Module.
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 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.
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • July 20, 1969
Not on view
Place Described
DallasJohnson City
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