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Restore Independence of Lithuanian Republic. Date of issue: 17th May 1990 Designer: V.Skabeikene Paper: ordinary Printing process: offset Size: 160 x 114 mm Printing run: 1.081.000 (1A nearly 160.000). Catalogue number: 1 (greyish-white paper with inscription on reverse side "Send with in Lithuania!"); 1a (white paper with inscription on reverse side "Send within Lithuania!"); 1A (white paper without inscription "Send with in Lithuania!"on reverse side) The stamp: 5k. olive. Symbolic image of Freedom in view of angel The drawing shows oak with State symbol of Lithuania from XIV century. 11 March 1990 restore independence of Lithuanian Republic Postal Stationery envelope Postal Stationery envelope 1A (without inscription "Send within Lithuania!"on reverse side); 1 and 1a with inscription "Send within Lithuania!" First Day of Issue Cancellation Ink: black Used: On 17th May 1990 on Vilnius Post Office Special Cancellation Ink: black Used: On 26th May 1990 on Telshai Post Office

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