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New: Abraham Lincoln Certified Plate Proofs
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November 15, 2008 - Oct. 2010 (new opening date)
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Eleven certified plate proofs for postage stamps honoring Abraham Lincoln are on view in the Philatelic Gallery pullout frames. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps. These plate proofs are each unique, with the approval signatures and date. Issued from 1894 to 1959, the stamps feature a variety of Lincoln portraits.
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New: Amelia Earhart's Personal Collection
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November 12, 2007 - Indefinitely
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Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, was an avid stamp and cover collector. On view are key pieces from her collection, including photographs and stamps commemorating her flights. She often flew signed pieces of mail that were then sold to philatelists to support her endeavors.
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Future Exhibition: Lincoln, Slavery, and the Civil War
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Upcoming: March 6, 2009 - March 8, 2009
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Eliot Landau's award-winning philatelic exhibition combines philately, ephemera, and artifacts in an engaging exploration of Lincoln's presidency, the Civil War, and Black History.
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Last update: January 13, 2009, 19:24
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