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North West Territory stamp anniversary issue details
The 3 cent special U stamp commemorates the four anniversary of civil government in the Northwest Territory under the 1787 ordinance. First day sale July 15 at Marietta Ohio. stamp purple 0.7 by 0.87 inches, design from a Gutzon Borglum statue symbolizing westward nationhood. Printed in blue ink for James Monroe series. first day in Washington June 21 with limited cancellations. A Rogers Post Memorial Expedition plans Aug 15 dispatch from Point Barrow Alaska to mark the crash site of Will Rogers and Wiley Post. cay ers accepted at 25 cents each through Aug 1 to fund the memorial.
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North West Territory
Marietta
Ohio
Gutzon Sorgium
James A. Farley
James Monroe
U. S
Washington, D. C
Post Ofice
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Paint Barrow
Alaska
Rogers-Post
Point Barrow
Billsboro
Texas
Cayers
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