# 1632 - 1976 13c Interphil '76
1976 13¢ Interphil ‘76
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quantity: 157,825,000
Opening Of INTERPHIL ’76
When planning began for America’s seventh international stamp show in 1976, it was obvious to planners that it should be held in Philadelphia, to mark America’s bicentennial. In fact, the show was an officially recognized event of the American Revolution Bicentennial Authority.
In a speech before the opening day crowd, the show’s executive director announced that “an array of philatelic rarities, the Aristocrats of Philately, valued at $5 million, will highlight the Court of Honor of the Show.” This court of honor included 31 different “Aristocrats” – some rarities that had never been seen publicly in the United States, and certainly never under one roof. Among the rare items on exhibit were several formats of the inverted Jenny, the British Guiana Penny Magenta, the Hawaiian Missionaries, and two Penny Black “first day covers.”
Among the popular attractions at INTERPHIL ’76 was the USPS super booth. They had on display the last Highway Post Office (HPO). The USPS also had a huge exhibit titled, “200 Years of Postal Service Development.” Plus, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing had an exhibit showing how stamps were made – from the preparation of engraved plates, to the inking, to the printing of actual stamps.
INTERPHIL ’76 came to a close on June 6, 1976. During its nine-day run, more than 75,000 people had been in attendance – much more than had been expected. And business was good as well, as its estimated dealers and businesses made over $100,000 during the course of the show.
1976 13¢ Interphil ‘76
City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Quantity: 157,825,000
Opening Of INTERPHIL ’76
When planning began for America’s seventh international stamp show in 1976, it was obvious to planners that it should be held in Philadelphia, to mark America’s bicentennial. In fact, the show was an officially recognized event of the American Revolution Bicentennial Authority.
In a speech before the opening day crowd, the show’s executive director announced that “an array of philatelic rarities, the Aristocrats of Philately, valued at $5 million, will highlight the Court of Honor of the Show.” This court of honor included 31 different “Aristocrats” – some rarities that had never been seen publicly in the United States, and certainly never under one roof. Among the rare items on exhibit were several formats of the inverted Jenny, the British Guiana Penny Magenta, the Hawaiian Missionaries, and two Penny Black “first day covers.”
Among the popular attractions at INTERPHIL ’76 was the USPS super booth. They had on display the last Highway Post Office (HPO). The USPS also had a huge exhibit titled, “200 Years of Postal Service Development.” Plus, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing had an exhibit showing how stamps were made – from the preparation of engraved plates, to the inking, to the printing of actual stamps.
INTERPHIL ’76 came to a close on June 6, 1976. During its nine-day run, more than 75,000 people had been in attendance – much more than had been expected. And business was good as well, as its estimated dealers and businesses made over $100,000 during the course of the show.