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Crofton Lithographing Corp. [First lunar landing envelope]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09799.01 Author/Creator: Crofton Lithographing Corp. Place Written: Moorestown, New Jersey Type: Envelope Date: 9 September 1969 Pagination: 1 envelope Height: 10.5 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

One envelope dated September 9, 1969 commemorating the first lunar landing. Includes stamp of date and "First Day of Issue."

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