1996 Smithsonian Institution Plate Block of 4 32c Postage Stamps - MNH, OG - Sc# 3059
On February 7, 1996 in Washington, DC., the USPS celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution. This stamp features a stylized drawing of the first Smithsonian building, commonly known as the "castle." In 1846, Congress established the Smithsonian with funds bequeathed by James Smithson, an English scientist. Today, this remarkable facility includes 16 museums and galleries displaying more than 140 million artifacts and specimens, as well as the National Zoo and extensive research facilities.
These are real USPS postage stamps that are accepted by the USA Postal Service as payment for mail posted in the USA however the total rates on the stamps posted must equal or exceed the current appropriate postal mailing rate or extra postage must be paid.
The stamp set shown in the picture is a stock photo and is likely not a picture of the exact stamp set you will receive and it may differ in plate number and/or orientation. However the item you will receive will be similar including having a plate number (if one is present in the photos) and the same number of stamps. Stamps titled as MNH, OG will have no significant creases or unnatural gum disturbances unless otherwise noted.