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Booker T. Washington... First African-American on a stamp...
Booker T. Washington... First African-American on a stamp...
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April 08, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, April 8, 1940
* Booker T. Washington : first African-American on a postage stamp
* Philatelic, stamp collecting interest
Page 21 of this genuine newspaper has a report announcing what would be the first African-American to appear on a United States postage stamp, the article headed: "Farley Sells First. B. T. Washington Stamp And Lauds 'Negro Moses' at Tuskegee."
The dateline of the article (see photos) is April 7, and history notes that it was on April 7, 1940 that this stamp was first issued, as part of the "Famous Americans" series.
This newspaper is complete in 36 pages, is a bit irregular at the spine and partially loose at the spine as well. Otherwise in great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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