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Booker T. Washington... First African-American on a stamp...
Booker T. Washington... First African-American on a stamp...
Item # 709867
April 08, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1940
* Booker T. Washington
* First African-American on a postage stamp
* Philatelic, stamp collecting interest
Page 16 has a somewhat discrete report announcing what would be the first African-American to appear on a United States postage stamp, the article is headed: "Stamp Honoring Negro Educator Placed on Sale" (see images)
History notes that it was on April 7, 1940 that this stamp was first issued, as part of the "Famous Americans" series.
Complete in 28 pages, light toning along the central fold, tiny binding holes and minor wear along the spine, generally in good condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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