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New: 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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New: Stamp Sketches of Lincoln
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February 12, 2009 - Oct. 2009
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Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) first appeared on a U.S. postage stamp in 1866, around the first anniversary of his assassination. This year, the United States Postal Service honors his 200th birthday with a set of four stamps, each capturing a different aspect of his life and career. Through the cooperation of the USPS Office of Stamp Services, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum is pleased to present the original artwork for this year's four new stamps.
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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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Last update: February 23, 2009, 13:08
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