Well, here we go again. In my previous post, I stated that the new 90¢ generic "...stamp is only available used; currently there are no mint sheets or singles available to collectors." While this is true, there is this single sheet that was given to Pope Benedict XVI. The UNPA publication Philatelic Bulletin No. 86 (May - June 2008) states:
"In honour of the visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the United Nations on 18 April 2008, UNPA is issuing a special commemorative cover. The cover consists of the standard UN official cachet affixed with a 90¢ stamp and a tab with a dove. It has a special cancellation with the outline of a dove and the following text: “His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Visits the United Nations 18 April 2008”.Thus, one sheet does exit. We'll see if anymore of these sheets "walk" out the door and become available to collectors. If you hear of one, please let me know. My thanks to Ken Sasaki for referring me to the Bulletin. Also, I completely agree with him; that this sheet should be made available by UNPA to the general public.
The special cover, which is in limited supply, will automatically be provided to customers who maintain a standing order account for New York miscellaneous products.
Subject to availability, all other customers can order this special cover by using the order form attached to this Bulletin.
The United Nations is presenting a special gift to Pope Benedict XVI in honour of his visit. The gift contains a unique (one of a kind) Personalized sheet encased in acrylic, the special souvenir cover produced by UNPA, and a special plaque with a statement by the Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon..."
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