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Laurence F. O’Brien autographed Sixth International Philatelic Exhibition (SIPEX) First Day of Issue cover commemorating the 1966 international stamp exhibition held in Washington, D.C. The illustrated cachet references President Lyndon Johnson’s “See America” program and the SIPEX exhibition theme. O’Brien has autographed the cover twice, once in purple ink across the upper right portion and again in green ink along the lower portion above his printed title, “Postmaster General of the United States.” Postmarked Washington, D.C., May 23, 1966, the official first day of issue for the SIPEX commemorative stamp.

Fine condition.

Provenance: From the collection of Edward Krohn, author of the “John F. Kennedy Cover Catalog,” in which this cover is illustrated.

Laurence F. O’Brien (1917–1990) was an American political strategist and government official who served as campaign manager for John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign. Following Kennedy’s election, he served as Special Assistant to the President and later as United States Postmaster General under Presidents Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. O’Brien was also chairman of the Democratic National Committee and later commissioner of the National Basketball Association.

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Reference sku: 11688 1415606-1