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
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
