the john muir exhibit - stamps - mellone 1964
John Muir 1964 First Day Cover
We do not yet have a copy of this cachet. According to the catalog, this cachet consists of the following text:
"John Muir born 1838 died 1914. America's best known naturalist. Credited with establishment of Yosemite National Park and the preservation of the Sequoia trees, oldest living things in this nation. Hiking friend of Theodore Roosevelt."
Please contact the John Muir Exhibit Webmaster if you have this item to display in this "virtual" collection. Please e-mail your scan of the cover for inclusion, or if you do not have access to a scanner, please provide a color photocopy.
Muir has subsequently been honored with a 32 cent postage stamp in 1998.
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