Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
United Arab Republic Stamps
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

United Arab Republic Stamps

Artifact ID1970.35.256
Object Type Postage Stamp
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 9 5/8 in x W 5 3/4 in (24.4 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPostcard booklet stamped throughout with messages of peace: "World Peace through Christ", "For Better Understanding, Good Will and Friendship, Leading to Peace and Prosperity of the Entire World". Large printed red rectangle contains sender information: "Bank of Arts Philitelic Crusaders for Peace", "Sponsored by: Constantin St. Tsirimonis". Six UAR (United Arab Republic) stamps adhered at top: 4M UAR, 10M Eagle, 35M Save Abu Simbel, 5M UAR, 10M UNESCO, 1M UAR stamps. Postmark is indecipherable.
Historical NoteThis commemorative postcard with messages of peace from the United Arab Republic (Egypt) was mailed to President Johnson at the White House. The postmark is indistinguishable. Six stamps are affixed to the postcard.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
AlexandriaAbu Simbel
Related Links