Confirmed varieties of stamp of Novgorod
Confirmed varieties of Visit of Premier Khrushchev to the US
In 1959, to commemorate a major diplomatic milestone — the first state visit of a Soviet leader to the United States — the USSR issued a special postage stamp honoring Nikita S. Khrushchev’s historic trip. The visit took place between September 15 and 27, 1959, marking the first time a Soviet or Russian head of government visited the Western Hemisphere and engaged directly with top U.S. leadership, including President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The stamp’s design captures the theme of international dialogue by juxtaposing iconic architectural symbols from both nations. It features a globe with the dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington on one side, and the Spasskaya Tower of the Moscow Kremlin on the other, symbolizing the coming together of two global powers amid the Cold War.
The historical context of Khrushchev’s visit extended beyond formal negotiations. He traveled to Washington, New York, Los Angeles, Iowa, and other locales, engaging in high-level meetings as well as public appearances, offering a glimpse of his personality beyond rigid diplomacy.
Confirmed varieties of stamp of Visit of Premier Khrushchev to the US
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deformed "А" in "МОСКВА" #4, #41
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blue dot on "Щ" in "ХРУЩЕВ" #10
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spot over "ИЗ" in "ВИЗИТ" #11
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spot in the right top corner of picture #16
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deformed "5" in "1959" #17
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spot to the left of the Capitol dome #30
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additional yellow spot on the globe #40
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spot over "Т" in "ВИЗИТ" #43
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spot in the upper right corner of the picture #50
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blue dot over "А" in "МОСКВА" #68
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broken at the left bottom dark blue area #72