Description: Hello! This auction is for (2) 1963 Wilkinsburg Souvenir sheets. One is the regular sheet and one has the Goya nude image inverted with additional text included (this version sold out as of 1987). The sheets are in perfect condition with full, immaculate never hinged original gum. These satirical sheets poke fun at the previous years stamp subjects with no regard for political correctness. A description from the Wilkinsburg Stamp Club about this year's sheet; "The World Health Organization had a campaign against malaria that year, and all countries issued stamps to honor it; most picturing the Annopheles mosquito. This year also saw the 8c Capitol Dome stamp and the news blasted away at Kruschev's removing his shoe to rap for order. We just had to issue a sheet for 'Hilaria' with the Spanish 'Goya Nude' a prime target for the mosquito. This we issued as a pair of Semi-postal stamps with the 3c surcharge for the World Health Organization and we proudly hold a letter from them thanking us for this 3c surcharge and a few dollars we added to make two hundred dollars. This year also saw Postmaster General Day authorize the Dag Hammarskjold stamp reprinting with one color inverted, so we issued some the sheets with one stamp inverted and an appropriate explanation of why." Check out my other Wilkinsburg souvenir sheet offerings--including an extensive collection! I'm a 20 year APS member. Thanks for looking!
Price: 5.75 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2024-09-03T03:50:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year of Issue: 1963
Region: United States
Printing Type: Advertising/Exhibition Seals
