22c Uncle Sam single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Printer
American Packaging Corporation
Description
The Postal Service issued a 22-cent Uncle Sam Definitive Stamp in two formats on November 9, 1998, in Washington, DC. An official first day issue ceremony did not occur. The stamp was reissued on October 8, 1999.
The stamp was designed by Richard Scheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona, and illustrated by David LaFleur of Derby, Kansas. Sennett Security Products printed panes of 20, and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produced coils of 100. Both stamps were printed in the gravure process.
Reference:
Postal Bulletin (October 8, 1998)
mint
Credit line
Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
November 9, 1998
Object number
1999.2012.167
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink (multicolor) / photogravure; self-adhesive
Place
United States of America
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National Postal Museum Collection
Title
Scott Catalogue USA 3259
National Postal Museum
Topic
Contemporary (1990-present)
Political Figures
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1999.2012.167
Metadata Usage (text)
Usage conditions apply
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm80f7dd5b4-ed67-481a-92a6-c961c8676e85
Stamp with illustration of Uncle Sam facing forward and saluting against a white background
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