Smithsonian Institution 3c Commemorative
United States · 1946 · 3¢
The stamp features an illustration of the iconic Smithsonian Institution Building, known as 'The Castle', with its distinctive Norman-style architecture.
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C., a renowned complex of museums and research centers.
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Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Engraving_and_Printing" class="extiw" title="wikipedia:Bureau of Engraving and Printing">U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing</a>; Imaging by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gwillhickers" title="User:Gwillhickers"><i>Gwillhickers</i></a> · License: Public domain
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