The US post office had egg on its face Friday after realizing that a stamp showing the Statue of Liberty in close up was not taken in New York’s harbor but Las Vegas. More: continued here
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Read More »Postal Service in Statue of Liberty stamp photo mix-up – BBC News
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Read More »Post Office Used Vegas Replica For Lady Liberty Stamp
The newest forever stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service was supposed to be an iconic American image of the Statue of Liberty, but instead of showing the statue that resides in New York, the picture depicts her doppelganger at the New York-New York casino in Las Vegas. More: continued …
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In this rural town of about 150 people, the post office still serves as a social network and connection to the outside world. More: continued here
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