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1973 Artmaster FDC USPS #1490 8c Postal Service Employees: Mail Pickup ST1085
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Discover this vintage 1973 USPS FDC #1490 featuring the impactful 8¢ Postal Service Employees Mail Pickup stamp. Issued on April 30, 1973, in Washington, DC, this limited edition cover highlights vital postal duties, showcasing the dedication of postal workers. Produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with precise photogravure, it is a must-have for collectors. Elevate your stamp collection with this unique piece of postal history. Buy now to secure this rare find! 1973 Artmaster FDC USPS #1490 8c Postal Service Employees: Mail Pickup ST1085 USPS FDC #1490 – 1973 8c Postal Service Employees Mail Pickup U.S. #1490 8¢ Mail PickupPostal Service Employees Issue Date: April 30, 1973 City: Washington, DC Quantity: 48,602,000 Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Photogravure Perforations: 10 ½ x 11 Color: Multicolored To highlight “Postal Week,” ten special stamps were issued in 1973 “designed to emphasize to the American people the important duties performed by the men and women” who are employed by the United States Postal Service. Originally issued attached, each of the ten stamps depicts one of the many jobs performed by postal workers and contains a message written by the Post Office. Window Clerk – 8¢: “Nearly 27 billion U.S. stamps are sold yearly to carry your letters to every corner of the world.” Mail Pickup – 8¢: “Mail is picked up from nearly a third of a million local collection boxes, as well as your own mailbox.” Conveyor Belt – 8¢: “More than 87 billion letters and packages are handled yearly – almost 300 million every delivery day.” Sorting Parcels – 8¢: “The people in your Postal Service handle and deliver more than 500 million packages yearly.” Mail Canceling – 8¢: “Thousands of machines, buildings, and vehicles must be operated and maintained to keep your mail moving.” Powered By 3Dsellers.com - Try for Free!
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