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22c Uncle Sam single

Object Details

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
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Printer
American Packaging Corporation
Date
November 9, 1998
Credit line
Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
Medium
paper; ink (multicolor) / photogravure; self-adhesive
Type
Postage Stamps

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