Saturday, February 29, 2020

SCOTT #4716 LADY BIRD JOHNSON 45 CENT

     This sheet was issued to honor the 100th birth anniversary of Lady Bird Johnson, who spearheaded the movement to beautify US roadways.
      The artwork on five stamps issued in the 1960"s to encourage beautification of American cities, parks and highways by planting flowers. The sixth stamps shows a portrait of Johnson as First Lady. The sheet also includes a quote by Lady Bird and a Black-and-white image from a family photograph..

                                  

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