Description
These 5-cent American Circus postage stamps depicting a clown honor the American circus and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Ringling. Ringling worked with four of his brothers to form the Ringling Brothers Circus. The brothers purchase the Barnum and Bailey Circus in 1907; their two circus troupes performed separately until they merged their shows in 1919.
Issue Date: May 2, 1966
First City of Issue: Delavan, WI
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Giori press
Perforations: 11
Color: Multicolored
Format: Plate block of 4 stamps
Condition: mint never hinged. Stock photo; plate number and/or position may vary.
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