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Colorano 1982 FDC Set of 50 Scott #1953-2002 State Birds Flowers ST3947
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Discover the 1982 FDC Set of 50 State Birds and Flowers Stamps. Each stamp showcases unique watercolor artwork, making this a must-have for collectors. This historic set features beautifully rendered images of state birds and flowers, printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. With only 13,339,000 panes produced, it's an excellent addition to any collection. Don't miss out on owning a piece of philatelic history! Colorano 1982 FDC Set of 50 Scott #1953-2002 State Birds Flowers ST3947 Discover the 1982 FDC Set of 50 State Birds and Flowers Stamps. Each stamp showcases unique watercolor artwork, making this a must-have for collectors. This historic set features beautifully rendered images of state birds and flowers, printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. With only 13,339,000 panes produced, it's an excellent addition to any collection. Don't miss out on owning a piece of philatelic history! U.S. #1953-200220¢ State Birds and FlowersPane of 50 StampsIssue Date: April 14, 1982City: Washington, DC and state capitalsQuantity: 13,339,000 panesPrinted By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: PhotogravurePerforations: 10.5 x 11.25Color: MulticoloredThe story of these stamps begins in 1978, when Fleetwood hired father-son wildlife artists Arthur and Alan Singer to create 50 original paintings of state birds and flowers for a set for Fleetwood. When U.S. Postal Service officials saw the high-quality paintings, they immediately decided to issue a 50-stamp se-tenant showcasing the father-son team’s watercolor paintings. The father-son team labored for over a year on this beautiful philatelic masterpiece. Arthur created the birds, while son Alan painted the flowers. Each stamp is unique – making it the first series of its size to feature original artwork for each different stamp. North Carolina and Virginia share both their state flower (Flowering dogwood) and their state bird (Cardinal, yet each state is represented by an original watercolor painting.At the time of their issue, these stamps were the most popular in U.S. Postal history.America’s First 50-Stamp Se-TenantOn February 23, 1976, the USPS issued its first 50-stamp se-tenant.Up until the 1960s, when the US produced stamps, all the stamps on a sheet usually had the same design. They first strayed from this format in 1964 when the US Post Office issued its first-ever se-tenant.Se-tenant is a French phrase meaning “joined together.” When referring to stamps, se-tenants are blocks of stamps that are printed on the same sheet with different designs. The first US se-tenant was the Christmas issue of 1964, which included four different stamps. The format proved popular, and in the coming years, the post office continued to issue stamps in this format.In the early 1970s, the US was preparing to celebrate the bicentennial. All over the country homes and businesses were decked out in red, white, and blue. Small towns and big cities held parades and festivities to mark the occasion. The USPS was also working on an extensive series of Bicentennial stamps honoring battles, heroes, and other topics relating to the era.One of the most popular issues in the Bicentennial Series was the State Flags se-tenant. Issued on February 23, 1976, it was the first US se-tenant to include 50 different stamps. It features the designs of every US state flag and each stamp includes the Bicentennial logo. The stamps were arranged on the sheet in the same order the states were admitted into the Union. Powered By 3Dsellers.com - Try for Free!
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