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Commemorative Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Stamps
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Stamps

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02042013-29-2
Object Type Stamp, Postage
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Largest Stamp Sheet) L 10 7/8 in x W 8 5/16 in (21.1 cm x 27.6 cm )
 Overall - 2D (Smallest Stamp) L 2 in x W 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA lot of commemorative stamps including sheets, loose stamps, and two envelopes with applied stamps that commemorate historic events.

There are six Thai stamp sets on large pieces of paper: 60th Royal Wedding Anniversary, Royal Carriage, Royal Regalia, and three sets commemorating the 50th Anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's ascension to the throne.

Small - medium stamp sheets:
17 stamp sets honoring Princess Diana produced by the following countries: Chad, Turkmenistan, North Korea, New Zealand, Liberia, British Indian Ocean Territory, Kiribati, St. Kitts, Tokelau, Namibia, British Antarctic Territory, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, the Seychelles, and the British Virgin Islands.
19 stamp sets with scenes commemorating the Thai golden jubilee
5 stamp sets featuring flowers
2 stamp sets of a figure seated on a throne with gold border
2 stamp sets with elephants
1 stamp set commemorating the King's 80th birthday
1 stamp sheet of the Thai Queen's collection

37 loose Thai stamps
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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