On November 1, 1946 uniform international airmail rates were introduced. The 1/2 ounce rate to the Western Hemisphere was 10 cents -- that explains the 10c postage on your cover. Use of the stamp cut from the souvenir sheet was probably not a common occurence but, as Rod indicated, it was perfectly legal to do so.
Quote: Use of the stamp cut from the souvenir sheet was probably not a common occurence
Yes, not common, but have seen it pop up on SCF about twice in 12 months. both as a singleton and as a SS complete. I have had two sheets on covers sent to me, but then again from collectors :)
Certainly not a common stamp to be finding, but it occurs often enough as Rod said that there is no special value and probably very few raised eyebrows. That being said, still a nice cover with clean strikes. - jeff
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