1968 Scott #1340 – 6¢ HemisFair ’68 / San Antonio World’s Fair – Canceled

Issued March 30, 1968, this 6¢ U.S. commemorative stamp honors HemisFair ’68, the official World's Fair held in San Antonio, Texas, to celebrate the city’s 250th anniversary. The design features a stylized map of the Americas with white lines converging on San Antonio, symbolizing international unity and cultural exchange. Vertical inscriptions read “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” and “HEMISFAIR 68.” Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.
FEATURES
- Denomination: 6 cents
- Issue Date: March 30, 1968
- Scott Catalog No. 1340
- Subject: HemisFair ’68 / San Antonio World’s Fair
- Theme: International exposition, cultural celebration
- Design: Map of the Americas with radiating lines
- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation
- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for collectors of World’s Fair memorabilia or U.S. city anniversaries