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Winston Churchill Commemorative

Name: Winston Churchill Commemorative
Brand: United States

United States · 1965 · 5¢

The stamp features a dignified portrait of Winston Churchill, with his name and the denomination 'U.S. POSTAGE 5¢' inscribed.

Issued in 1965, this stamp commemorates Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during World War II, acknowledging his profound impact on global history and the special relationship between the US and UK.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

heads-of-state political-figures commemorative

Catalog Numbers

scott1260

Image: Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Stamp designed by Richard Hurd based on the famous "Angry Lion" photograph by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yousuf_Karsh" class="extiw" title="en:Yousuf Karsh">Yousuf Karsh</a>. · License: Public domain

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