BEP Souvenir Card B153 FUN1992 Columbus Historic Voyage VC Cancel

Description

U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. Souvenir Card. B153. The Historic Voyage, 1492-1992 - Florida United Numismatists (FUN), January 1992, Orlando, Florida.   "The note used for this distinctive souvenir card has been created from an incomplete engraving of a United States Note (original die #496).  The engraved vignette titled the 'Landing of Columbus' is based on a painting by John Vanderlyn, which is located in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol."  This card has a show date cancellation of Scott #2558 29c Numismatics stamp, January 9, 1992, Visitors Center, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Washington, D.C. Card measures 10" x 8".