# 4075 - 2006 $1, $2, $5 Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition, souvenir sheet
U.S. #4075
Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition
Sheet of 3 Stamps
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 3,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America for Sennett Security Products
Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved
Perforations: 10 ¾ x 10 ½
Color: Multicolored
Washington 2006
The show included 640 exhibits from 60 countries. The “Best in Show” award went to Edward Grabowski for his exhibit on Guadeloupe Postal History. The grand prix award for best in show from the host country (America) went to William H. Gross for his US Classics: 1847 thru 1869 and their classic Re-Issues.
Over the course of the show, the US and several other countries held many First Day of Issue Ceremonies. On opening day, the USPS issued the Wonders of America sheet, honoring 40 notable natural and man-made American sites. On the second day of the show, the USPS and Canada released a joint-issue commemorating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1606 explorations of the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Cod.
U.S. #4075
Washington 2006 World Philatelic Exhibition
Sheet of 3 Stamps
City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 3,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America for Sennett Security Products
Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved
Perforations: 10 ¾ x 10 ½
Color: Multicolored
Washington 2006
The show included 640 exhibits from 60 countries. The “Best in Show” award went to Edward Grabowski for his exhibit on Guadeloupe Postal History. The grand prix award for best in show from the host country (America) went to William H. Gross for his US Classics: 1847 thru 1869 and their classic Re-Issues.
Over the course of the show, the US and several other countries held many First Day of Issue Ceremonies. On opening day, the USPS issued the Wonders of America sheet, honoring 40 notable natural and man-made American sites. On the second day of the show, the USPS and Canada released a joint-issue commemorating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s 1606 explorations of the Atlantic coast from Nova Scotia to Cape Cod.