15c Organized Labor single

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Description
The 15-cent Organized Labor commemorative stamp was issued on September 1, 1980, in Washington, DC. The stamp honors the American labor movement, which is an integral part of the history of democracy and freedom in the United States.
Designed by Peter Cocci, the stamp features an American bald eagle. V. Jack Ruther provided the layout and lettering. The stamp in a sheet of fifty was printed on the photogravure press.
Reference:
Postal Bulletin (August 7, 1980).
mint
Credit line
Copyright United States Postal Service. All rights reserved.
September 1, 1980
Object number
1985.0021.2493
Type
Postage Stamps
Medium
paper; ink ( ); adhesive
Place
United States of America
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Title
Scott Catalogue USA 1831
National Postal Museum
Topic
Humanitarian Causes
Organizations & Associations
U.S. Stamps
Record ID
npm_1985.0021.2493
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8449e2b0d-8bbc-413f-8b52-a14b3a417480

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