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Project Mercury Stamp

 Unprocessed Material — Box: Communal Accessions 75
Identifier: 2025-045

Content Description

This stamp was created in secret to celebrate the sucessful completion of the first American to orbit the Earth. Prepared in complete secrecy in case Project Mercury failed.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Unknown

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1962

Extent

0.035 Cubic Feet (Flat box)

Inventory

One unused stamp