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Mount Palomar Observatory
First Space Stamp
Scott #966
Product Description
1948 - 3¢ Palomar Mountain Observatory - Scott #966
In 1948, the U.S. Postal Service issued the
world's first 'space' stamp, a 3 cent, blue
issue, in recognition of the Palomar
Mountain Observatory.
1948 - 3¢ Palomar Mountain Observatory - Scott #966
Date of Issue - August 30, 1948
Place of Issue - Palomar Mountain
Observatory, California.
First Day Cover Counts - 401,365
Quantity Issued - 61,120,010