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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Stamp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge Stamp

Artifact ID1970.35.63
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1966
Date DescribedNovember 21, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 6 1/2 in (8.9 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionVerrazano-Narrows Bridge Stamp First Day Cover. The cachet on the envelope is an image of the monument erected for the bridge. Cachet text: "Official First Day Cover", "Verrazano-Narrows Bridge", "World's Largest Suspension Crossing - Nov.21, 1964", "Courtest: T.B. & T.A", "Historical Monument Staten Island Approach Plaza", "Honoring Verrazano's Discovery of the Narrows in 1524", "Authorized Cachet Cover", "Staten Island Philatelic Society Organized 1882". Stamp adhered at upper right: 5c Verrazano-Narrows Bridge stamp. Postmarked at: Staten Island NY - Nov 21, 1964.
Historical NoteThis commemorative stamp was issued for the opening of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge on November 21, 1964. The Verrazzano Bridge crossed the Narrows, connecting Staten Island with New York City.
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 StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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Historical Dates
  • November 21, 1964
Not on view
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