US FDC #879 – 1940 Famous Americans: 1c Stephen Collins Foster ST2763
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Collect the US FDC #879 1940 Famous Americans 1c Stephen Collins Foster stamp. Issued on May 3, 1940, this stamp features bright blue green color. Perfect for collectors! Enjoy combined shipping discounts for multiple purchases. US FDC #879 – 1940 Famous Americans: 1c Stephen Collins Foster ST2763 Collect the US FDC #879 1940 Famous Americans 1c Stephen Collins Foster stamp. Issued on May 3, 1940, this stamp features bright blue green color. Perfect for collectors! Enjoy combined shipping discounts for multiple purchases.U.S. #8791940 1¢ Stephen Collins FosterFamous Americans Series – ComposersIssue Date: May 3, 1940First City: Bardstown, KentuckyQuantity Issued: 57,322,790Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: Rotary PressPerforation: 10 ½ x 11Color: Bright blue greenFamous AmericansIn 1938, the Post Office Department announced plans for a series of stamps recognizing 10 famous Americans and invited the public to submit recommendations. The response was so great that it was decided to increase the number from 10 to 35. This required an unexpected level of organization by the Post Office Department for this series. Seven categories were decided upon – authors, poets, educators, scientists, composers, artists, and inventors. Each category of five has the same set of denominations – 1¢, 2¢, 3¢, 5¢, and 10¢. Each rate had a valid use. The 1¢ stamp paid for a letter that was dropped off at a post office to someone who had a box at the same office. The 2¢ was for local delivery. The 3¢ paid the normal non-local mail rate, and the 5¢ and 10¢ were used in combination for heavier letters and special rates. The denominations also shared a consistent coloring scheme: 1¢ is bright blue green; 2¢ is rose carmine; 3¢ is bright red violet; 5¢ is ultramarine; and 10¢ is dark brown. Each category has its subjects arranged with the oldest birth date going on the 1¢ stamp, down to the most recent birth date on the 10¢ stamp. Each category has its own dedicated symbol in the engraving – a scroll, quill pen and inkwell for authors; a winged horse (Pegasus) for poets; the “Lamp of Knowledge” for educators; laurel leaves and the pipes of the Roman god Pan for composers; and inventors had a cogwheel with uplifted wings and a lightning flash to symbolize power, flight, and electricity. The artists and the scientists have multiple symbols. Artists have either a paint palette and brush (for painters), and the sculptors have a stonecutting hammer and chisel. Scientists had the classical symbol of their particular profession. Death Of Stephen Foster On January 13, 1864, Stephen Foster, the “father of American music,” died in New York City.Combined Shipping (domestic)If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days.Priority Mail for above 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight Powered By 3Dsellers.com - Try for Free!
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