Name/Title
Stamp Memorabilia - First Stockyards BankEntry/Object ID
2023.2.315Scope and Content
Two fliers, 2 Memorandums, and 2 record copies of checks drawn attached together. .Context
IN ORDER:
Check No. 6554 for $5.00 remitted by Louis J. Komer, Assistant Cashier, to Payee Postmaster, New York World's Fair, dated APR 21 1964, drawn on First Stockyards Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Memorandum 'From the Desk of Louis J. Komer
St. Joseph, Missouri
Postmaster
New York World's Fair
Flushing, New York
Dear Sir:
Kindly affix the 5¢ World's Fair Stamp on the envelopes enclosed for First Day Cancellation and
return same in self addressed and postage paid envelope cartoon.
A $5.00 draft is enclosed for the kind favor.
Sincerely,
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Check No. 6553 for $6.00 remitted by Louis J. Komer, Assistant Cashier, to Payee Postmaster, New York World's Fair, dated APR 21 1964, drawn on First Stockyards Bank, St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Memorandum 'From the Desk of Louis J. Komer
St. Joseph, Missouri
Postmaster
New York World's Fair
Flushing, New York
Dear Sir:
Enclosed is New York Draft in the amount of $6.00 for which mail me
100 First Day Cover 5¢ World's Fair Envelopes.
Many thanks for the favor.
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A RED FLIER -
5-cent
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
Commemorative Stamped Envelope
( a picture of the envelope)
The 5-cent New York World's Fair commemorative stamped envelope will be first placed on sale at the
World's Fair, New York, post office, in April 22, 1964.
The embossed stamp on the envelope, designed by Paul D. Kennedy of the International Paper Company,
features a stylized representation of the World, encircled by an ellipse. The stamp will be maroon on white paper.
The envelope will measure 3-5/8 by 6½ inches and a printing order of 50 million has been authorized.
Collectors desiring first day cancellations may submit orders to the postmaster, New York World's Fair, Flushing,
New York 11380, plainly indicating full name and address, with remittance to cover the cost, which is 6¢ for each
envelope. The envelope to the Postmaster should be endorsed "First Day Covers 5¢ World's Fair Envelope."
Separate orders should be submitted for the stamped envelope and postage stamp being issued on the same date.
Requests must be postmarked no later than April 22, 1964.
This envelope will be on sale at post offices and the Philatelic Sales Agency, Post Office Department,
Washington, D. C. 20260, on or after April 23.
POST ON BULLETIN BOARD
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A GREEN FLIER -
5-cent
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
Commemorative Postage Stamp
(a picture of the stamp)
AVAILBLE AT YOUR LOCAL POST OFFICE - APRIL 23, 1964
The 5-cent New York World's Fair commemorative postage stamp will be first placed on sale at the
World's Fair, New York, post office, in April 22, 1964.
The horizontal stamp, featuring the mail mall at the Fair, will measure 0.94 by 1.44 inches. It will be printed
on the Cottrell presses in green and issued in panes of 50 with an initial printing of 130 million.
Collectors desiring first day cancellations may send addressed envelopes, together with remittance to cover
the cost of the stamps to be affixed, to the postmaster, New York World's Fair, Flushing, New York 11380.
A close-fitting enclosure of postal card thickness should be placed in each envelope and the flap either
turned in or sealed. The envelope to the Postmaster should be endorsed "First Day Covers 5¢ World's Fair Stamp."
Orders for covers must not include requests for uncanceled stamps. Separate orders should be submitted for
the postage stamp and stamped envelope being issued on the same date. Requests must be postmarked no
later than April 22, 1964.
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Nomenclature 4.0
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MemorandumNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Draft, BankNomenclature Primary Object Term
CorrespondenceNomenclature Primary Object Term
Order, PayNomenclature Primary Object Term
FlierNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Class
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Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
3¼" x 8¼"Dimension Notes
5" X 7"Dimension Notes
8" X 10½:
