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5c Crusade Against Cancer single
Object Details
- Description
- This Crusade Against Cancer Issue stamp was issued to publicize the “Crusade Against Cancer” research being accomplished by both federal and private organizations and to stress the importance of early cancer diagnosis. Cancer research identifies the causes of the disease and develops strategies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The stamp features an image of a microscope and a stethoscope.
- United States; cancer; disease; research; cure; diagnosis; prevention; treatment; medicine; doctor; microscope; stethoscope; instrument
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- April 1, 1965
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5512
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (black, purple, red orange); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1263
- Topic
- Health & Medicine
- Science
- Humanitarian Causes
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5512
- Usage
- Usage conditions apply
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