OCTOBER • NOVEMBER • DECEMBER 1995
INTRODUCING OUR NEW COMIC STRIP CLASSICS STAMPS
SEE PAGE 4.
HOLIDAY COMMEMORATIVES AND GIFT ITEMS....PAGES 26-31 UNITED STATES L^l POSTAL SERVICE. NEW EDITION OF OUR GUIDE TO STAMPS....PAGE 27
Stamps Worth Saving. LAST CHANCE FOR 29c STAMPS....PAGES 22-24 We’re ending the year right. October/November/December 1995
And celebrating the holidays in style. Published by Stamp Services United States Postal Service Washington, DC 20260-2435 Postmaster General and Dear Stamps etc. Customer: Chief Executive Officer Marvin Runyon Senior Vice President and We promised that 1995 would be an interesting year for stamp Chief Marketing Officer enthusiasts. And in keeping with the best postal tradition, we Loren E. Smith continue to deliver. Manager, Stamp Services Azeezaly S. Jaffer Manager, One of the year’s last commemorative issues is also one of the Philatelic Fulfillment Service Center best. Our Comic Strip Classics stamp sheet (shown on our cover) Scott Beach Editor is the featured issue to celebrate National Stamp Collecting Month Joseph Brockert this year. We think it’s one of the most unique sheets we’ve intro PFSC Coordinator duced to date—and a fitting tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Louise M. Smith first comic strip. Stamp Services Coordinator Donna Angel Printing Specialist You’ll also be interested to findThe newest edition of our Postal Alan Valsi Service Guide to U.S. Stamps. This volume has been updated Design Y&RZTeam USPS with the latest offerings and a wealth of valuable information no Young & Rubicam, New York, NY collector should be without. Printing Northeast Graphics Inc., North Haven. CT Pub. 9 (10-95 ed.) As always around this time of year, everyone starts thinking about holiday gifts. And we’ve got some great suggestions. Table of Contents Some Help for the Holidays...... 3 For example, the 1995 Commemorative Stamp Collection, available New Commemoratives...... 4 New Issues...... 5 mid-November, is perfect for just about anyone. It compiles 109 Holiday Issues...... 6 stamps in one beautiful edition. And a subscription to our Commemoratives...... 7 Commemorative Stamp Club makes a great gift for kids or begin Peel and Stick Stamps...... 10 ning collectors, delivering all the year’s commemoratives on a Stamps in Booklets...... 11 regular basis. All in an intriguing and informative format. Definitive Stamps...... 12 Coil Stamps...... 13 One last note. The end of the year is a good opportunity to pick Additional Coil Stamps...... 14 up any stamp issues you may have missed—especially since 29c Additional Stamps...... 16 stamps will be going off sale after this catalog. Duck Stamps/Official Mail/Postal Cards... 17 Ordering Information...... 19 We hope you’ve enjoyed the past year’s issues as much as we’ve Stamped Envelopes...... 20 enjoyed bringing them to you. With a new year beginning, we’re Special Stamps...... 21 planning another impressive lineup. All of which promises to make Last Chance Items...... 22 1996 a year to remember, as well. Special Collectibles...... 25 Commemorative Panels Subscriptions.... 26 Sincerely, Holiday Gifts...... 27 Civil War Collectibles...... 28 World War I11941-1945...... 29 Marilyn Monroe Collectibles...... 30 Comic Strip Collectibles...... 31
Azeezaly S. Jaffer Beginning in 1978, all stamp and postal stationery designs are copyrighted by the U.S. Postal Service. Manager, Stamp Services The USPS eagle symbol and logotype are trademarks U.S. Postal Service of the United States Postal Service. All rights reserved. NOTE: Stamps in this catalog are shown at full size (100%) unless otherwise indicated.
J!' Pnntecl in the USA on recycled paper. 2 © US Postal Service 1995 SOME HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
All year long, every one of us at the Philatelic Fulfillment Service Center works hard to handle your orders and requests as quickly and effi ciently as possible. But the holidays are the one We check our list twice time of year when it’s especially critical that your to make sure your deliveries get to you without any delays. orders are accurate. During this important season, each of us dou bles our efforts to bring you the highest level of service we can—whether it’s shipping out gifts or answering your important question.
A FEW HOLIDAY TIPS The holidays are as busy for us as they are for you. We receive a tremendous volume of orders —more than at any other time of the year. To help ensure that we get your orders to you on time, we’d like to offer a few suggestions:
• Try to call or have your order arrive at the PFSC by December 1 if you wish to receive it before the holidays. This will guarantee that your shipment is delivered by December 23.
• Use our toll-free 1 800 STAMP24 number to save time when you place your order. (If you know what you want, just press “1” three times in a row after you hear the automated greeting; you’ll be immediately connected with a representative.)
As always, you can mail your order or you can place your orders by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you wish to avoid some of the holiday “crowds” on our phone lines, try to give us a call either late afternoon or in the early evening. We’ll be there for you. Ready to give you our holiday best.
AT YOUR SERVICE THIS SEASON The spirit of the holidays is very much alive dur ing the entire season at the Philatelic Fulfillment PFSC employees double their efforts to make the holidays easier for you. Service Center.
You'll see it throughout the Stamps etc. catalog you now hold in your hands. In the way we answer the telephone when you call us. The special care with which we handle your orders. And the time and trouble we take to answer your questions and address any concerns that you may have.
We truly appreciate having you as a customer. And the holidays are the perfect time not just to We know it's important say thanks, but to show it. If we can help you in to get your gift orders any way as you make your way through the hol idays (and your holiday gift list), please be sure out on time. to let us know.
Our wishes for the happiest holiday season. We hope to have you with us for many more holidays to come!
TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 NEW COMMEMORATIVES
Many of the new commemorative stamps that are featured on this page are also available as First Day Covers. For our holiday commemora- tives, check out page 6.
unttiwatf (A) COMIC STRIP CLASSICS io» STAMP PANE Issued 10/1/95 at Boca Raton FL 33431 Issued October 1 to kick off National Stamp Collecting Month, Comic Strip Classics com memorates the 100th anniversary of the first strip, featuring the Yellow Kid. This 20-stamp sheet is the third in our Classic Collection series. 20 designs, gravure (SVS), sold only in panes Pane of 20, plate no. in 1 corner, 6 positions impy Google Full pane of 20 6.40 5523 First Day Cover (full pane of 20) 8.40 E5523
(B) ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES 32c 4497 Issued 11/3/95 at New York NY 10199 5 se-tenant designs, gravure (SVS) Pane of 25, plate no. in 4 corners, 8 positions Full pane of 25 w/plate no. 8.00 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 5 1.60 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (random single) .53 F4497 First Day Cover (5 designs) 1.81 E4497 First Day Cover (set of 5) 2.65 C4497
(C) U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY 32c 4478 Issued 10/10/95 at Annapolis MD 21401 Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 20, 4 corners, 8 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F4478
(D) TENNESSEE WILLIAMS 32(5 4475 Issued 10/13/95 at Clarksdale MS 38614 Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 20. 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F4475
(E) JAMES K. POLK 32c 1024 Issued 11/2/95 at Columbia TN 38401 Single design, intaglio (BCA) Pane of 100, 2 corners, 4 positions Full pane of 100 w/plate no. 32.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F1024
MORE COMIC COLLECTIBLES For a selection of special gift items celebrating the anniversary of the comic strip (including a beautiful hardbound vol ume, a collection of postal cards and an uncut sheet), see page 31. NEW ISSUES
Among the various new issues featured on this page are two stamps, an aerogramme, the Soaring Eagle Postal Card, and a special holo gram envelope displaying the image of the Space Station.
(A) EDDIE RICKENBACKER 60c 5581 Issued 9/25/95 at Columbus OH 43216 Single design, gravure (BEP) 163%
Pane of 50, 1 corner, 4 positions at Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 30.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 12.00 Block of 4 2.40 Single stamp .60 Shown First Day Cover (single) .81 F5581
(B) RUTH BENEDICT 46c 1078 Issued 10/20/95 at Virginia Beach VA 23450 Single design, intaglio (BEP) Pane of 100. 2 corners. 4 positions Full pane of 100 w/plate no. 46.00
Block of 20 w/plate no. 9.20 3%.
Block of 4 1.84 Single stamp .46 x First Day Cover (single) .67 F1078 7%«
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AEROGRAMME 50c 2238 53%
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Issued 9/23/95 at Tampa FL 33630
AEROGRAMME • VIA AIRMAIL* PAR AVION
(D) SOARING EAGLE Shown POSTAL CARD 50c 2266 Issued 8/24/95 at St. Louis MO 63155 This new postal card was introduced during StampShow 95 during a first day of issue cere mony at St. Louis Cervantes Convention Center. Single design, offset (APU) With first day cancellation .60 C2266
(E) SPACE STATION HOLOGRAM 32c 2197 Issued 9/22/95 #10 Regular .38 Box of 500 175.00
KEY TO THE STAMP PRINTERS 69% LISTED IN THIS CATALOG at
The following abbreviations are consistently used in every issue of Stamps etc. Shown ABN = American Bank Note AVR = Avery Dennison APU = Ashton-Potter (USA) BCA = Banknote Corporation of America
BEP = Bureau of Engraving and Printing DBI = Dittler Brothers U5R KCS = KCS Industries envelope MMM = 3M #10
SVS = Stamp Venturers of These abbreviations are also used with our coil stamps, which can be found on pages 13. 40%
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TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 HOLIDAY ISSUES
(A) HOLIDAY CHILDREN AND SANTA 32c Issued 9/30/95 at North Pole NY 12946 4 designs, offset (APU) Pane of 50, 4 corners, 4 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 5516 Peel and stick booklet of 20 (B) MIDNIGHT ANGEL P&S 32c Issued 10/19/95 at Christmas FL 32709 Single design, offset (BCA) Peel and stick booklet of 20 6.40 6670 Coil of 20 6.40 66701 FDC peel and stick booklet (single) .53 F6670 FDC peel and stick coil (single) .53 H6670 (C) HOLIDAY MADONNA AND CHILD 32c Issued 10/19/95 at Washington DC 20066 Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Pane of 50, 4 corners. 6 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 5519 Booklet of 20 6.40 6660 Booklet pane of 10 3.20 66601 FDC (single) .53 F5519 FDC booklet pane (single) .53 F6660 FDC pane (10 designs) 3.41 E6660 (D) HOLIDAY SLEDDING ATM 32c Issued 10/19/95 at Christmas FL 32709 Single design, gravure (AVR) ATM booklet of 18 5.76 5513 FDC (single) .53 F5513 If you choose the “stamps for mail use" option when you call 1 800 STAMP24, selected items (including holiday issues) will be sent the next business day. (E) 1994 HOLIDAY STOCKING* 29c Issued 10/20/94 at Harmony MN Single design, offset (APU) (E1) Booklet of 20 5.80 6614 Booklet pane of 20 5.80 6613 Pane of 50. plate no. in 4 corners. 8 positions (E2) Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 14.50 5514 Block of 20 5.80 5514 Block of 4 1.16' 5514 (F) 1994 HOLIDAY VIRGIN & CHILD* 29c Issued 10/20/94 at Washington DC Single design, offset/intaglio (F1) Booklet of 20 5.80 6615 Booklet pane of 10 2.90 6611 Pane of 50, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions With dextrin adhesive 55151 With PVA adhesive 5515 (F2) Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 14.50 Block of 20 5.80 Illustrations A, B. C and D are simulations from artwork. ’American Commemorative Panels available. COMM EMORATIVES (A) JAZZ MUSICIANS 32C 4471 Issued 9/16/95 at Monterey CA These legends of American music appeared together on stamps for the first time at the Monterey Jazz Festival. 10 designs, offset (APU) Pane of 20. plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (random single) .53 F4471 First Day Cover (10 designs) 3.41 E4471 First Day Cover (set of 10) 5.30 C4471 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9897 StampFolio 4.95 9874 (B) LOUIS ARMSTRONG 32c 4466 Issued 9/1/95 at New Orleans LA Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F4466 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9895 (C) UNITED NATIONS 32® 4468 Issued 6/26/95 at San Francisco CA Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the U.N. Single design, intaglio (BCA) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 9 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp ,32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9890 (D) POW & MIA 32c 4483 Issued 5/29/95 at Washington DC Single design, offset (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners. 8 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9886 (E) RECREATIONAL SPORTS 32c 4479 Issued 5/20/95 at Jupiter FL 5 se-tenant designs, offset (BCA) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Strip of 5 1.60 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9885 StampFolio 4.95 9870 (F) WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE 32c 4464 Issued 8/26/95 at Washington DC Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 40, plate no. in 4 corners, 4 positions Full pane of 40 w/plate no. 12.80 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9894 TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 COMMEMOR ATI VES (G) CAROUSEL HORSES 32c 4472 Issued 7/21/95 at Lahaska PA 4 designs, offset (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9891 StampFolio (4 designs)* 4.95 9871 (H) REPUBLIC OF PALAU 32c 4484 Issued 9/29/95 at Agana GU Single design, offset (APU) Pane of 50, plate no. in 4 corners. 6 positions Full pane of 50 16.00 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F4484 (I) BESSIE COLEMAN 32c 4476 Issued 4/27/95 at Chicago IL Single design, intaglio (BEP) Pane of 50, plate no. in 2 corners, 4 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9881 (J) MARILYN MONROE 32c 4474 Issued 6/1/95 at Universal Studios, Universal City CA Marilyn is honored by this beautiful stamp issued on her birthday. Single design, gravure (SVS) Pane of 20. plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 LIFE Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9887 StampFolio (single design)* 4.95 9878 -All Rights Reserved. MARILYN'“. NORMA JEANE™, and the name, image, voice, and likeness of Marilyn Monroe are properties of the Estate of Marilyn Monroe." (K) FLORIDA STATEHOOD 32c 4469 Issued 3/3/95 at Tallahassee FL Single design, offset (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 comers, 8 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9880 ■Comes with block of 4 stamps. ANY IDEAS FOR THE CITIZENS’ STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE? If you have an idea for a stamp, you can share it with the committee. Please submit it in writing at least 36 months before the date when the stamp should logically be issued, along with any background. USPS CITIZENS STAMP ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROOM 5301 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA WEST SW WASHINGTON DC 20260-2420 Illustration H is a simulation from artwork. COM MEMORATIVES (L) WONDERS OF THE SEAS 29c 44456 Issued 10/3/94 at Honolulu HI 4 designs, offset (BCA) Pane of 24, plate no. in 4 corners, 9 positions Full pane of 24 w/plate no. 6.96 Block of 12 3.48 Block of 4 1.16 Single stamp .29 First Day Ceremony Program 5.95 9858 (M) TEXAS STATEHOOD 32c 4470 Issued 6/16/95 at Austin TX Single design, offset (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 8 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 6.40 Block of 10 3.20 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9888 (N) YEAR OF THE BOAR 29c 44463 Issued 12/30/94 at Sacramento CA The latest Lunar New Year is honored by this special commemorative. Single design, gravure (SVS) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 9 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 5.80 Block of 10 2.90 Block of 4 1.16 ISingle stamp .29 (O) BUREAU OF ENGRAVING CENTENNIAL $2 Issued 11/3/94 at New York NY Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Souvenir sheet of 4 8.00 5501 (P) KIDS CARE! (EARTH DAY)320 4473 Issued 4/20/95 at Washington DC Four winning stamps designed by children to commemorate Earth Day, 1995. 4 se-tenant designs, offset (APU) Pane of 16, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 16 w/plate no. 5.12 Block of 8 2.56 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 ES American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9882 StampFolio (4 designs)* 4.95 9867 (Q) RICHARD NIXON 32c 4477 Issued 4/26/95 at Yorba Linda CA A memorial stamp honoring the 37th president. Single design, offset/intaglio (BCA) Pane of 50. plate no. in 4 corners. 4 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4' 1.28 ISingle stamp .32 (R) NORMAN ROCKWELL FOUR FREEDOMS 50c Issued 7/1/94 at Stockbridge MA 4 designs, offset (APU) Souvenir sheet of 4 2.00 55531 lie “Comes with block of 4 stamps. £ TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 9 PEEL AND STICK STAMPS Peel and stick stamps are available in booklets and sometimes as coil strips. Coil strips include a plate number unless otherwise indicated in the listings. Peel and stick stamps that are designed for bank ATMs (automated teller machines) are identified in the listings as “ATM,” and are not produced in coil format. (A) PEACHES AND PEARS 320 Issued 7/8/95 at Reno NV 2 designs, gravure (AVR) Peel and stick booklet of 20 6.40 6671 Full coil of 5,000 1,600.00 66712 V nil Ped heje to low • Sett itfwvve-Auwi • DONOI WET Coil strip of 20 6.40 66711 (B) CHERUB LOVE 55c Issued 5/12/95 at Lakeville PA Single design, offset/intaglio (BCA) Peel and stick booklet of 20 11.00 6644 (C) NON-DENOMINATED LOVE (32c) Issued 2/1/95 at Valentines VA Single design, offset/intaglio (BCA) Peel and stick booklet of 20 6.40 6699 (D) PINK ROSE 32C Issued 6/2/95 at McLean VA Single design, gravure (SVS) Peel and stick booklet of 20 6.40 6675 ©USPS I®* • Poet her* Io toto • Set! jdlietuve • DO NOT M T Full coil of 5,000 1,600.00 66752 Coil strip of 20 6.40 66751 TIME TO REORDER (E) “G” OLD GLORY (32c) THIS BLOCK Issued 12/13/94 at Washington DC IS NOT VALID POSTAGE Convertible booklet of 18 (AVR) 5.76 5539 Coil of 5,004 1,601.28 55392 Coil strip of 18 (AVR) 5.76 55391 ATM booklet of 18 (avr) 5.76 5570 (F) FLAG OVER FIELD ATM 320 Issued 3/17/95 at New York NY Single design, gravure (AVR) ATM booklet of 18 5.76 5518 (G) FLAG OVER PORCH 32c Issued 4/18/95 at Washington DC Single design, gravure (AVR) Peel and stick booklet of 20 6.40 6673 Full coil of 5,000 1,600.00 66732 Coil strip of 20 6.40 66731 Note: The peel and stick stamps on these pages are not sold as individual stamps. They are sold only as full convert ible booklets or as coil strips. LAST CHANCE TO ORDER CERTAIN ITEMS A number of 29® stamps, as well as some other items included in this issue of the Stamps etc. catalog, are going off sale as of 11/5/95. For your convenience, these items can be found in a special section on pages 22, 23 and 24. STAMPS IN BOOKLETS Stamps issued in booklets are also made avail able in unfolded mint booklet panes. Booklets and booklet panes are available only as listed. (A) LOVE CHERUB 32c Issued 5/12/95 at Lakeville PA Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Booklet of 20 6.40 6665 Booklet pane of 10 3.20 66651 (B) FLAG OVER PORCH 32c Issued 5/19/95 at Denver CO Single design, gravure (BEP) Booklet of 20 6.40 6664 Booklet of 10 3.20 6668 Booklet pane of 10 3.20 6698 Panes from booklets of 10 and 20 are indistinguishable. (C) BLUE JAY 20C Issued 6/15/95 at Kansas City MO Single design, gravure (SVS) Booklet of 10 2.00 6666 Booklet pane of 10 2.00 66661 (D) PEACHES AND PEARS 32c Issued 7/8/95 at Reno NV 2 designs, gravure (BEP) Booklet of 20 6.40 6663 Booklet pane of 10 3.20 66631 (E) GREAT LAKES LIGHTHOUSES 32c Issued 6/17/95 at Cheboygan Ml Five lighthouse stamp designs commemorate the great historic towers that made coastal and Great Lakes navigation possible. 5 se-tenant designs, gravure (SVS) Booklet of 20 6.40 6653 Booklet pane of 5 1.60 66531 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9889 (F) FALL GARDEN FLOWERS 32C Issued 9/19/95 at Encinitas CA The newest in our annual flower series features the Aster, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Hydrangea, and Rudbeckia. 5 designs, offset/intaglio (BEP) Booklet of 20 6.40 6648 Booklet pane of 5 1.60 6621 First Day Cover (strip of 5) 1.81 E6648 First Day Cover (set of 5) 2.65 C6648 First Day Cover (random single) .53 F6648 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9892 Note: Single booklet stamps are shown for illustrative purposes only; they are not sold individually. Booklet stamps are sold only as full booklets or full booklet panes. JUST A REMINDER: On your next visit to Washington, D C , don’t forget to stop by the National Postal Museum, located at Two Massachusetts Avenue, NE, next to Union Station. If you’d like more information, yrft you may call (202) 633-9368. '’nSk TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 DEFINITIVE STAMPS (A) MILTON S. HERSHEY 32C 1034 Issued 9/13/95 at Hershey PA Single design, intaglio (BCA) Full pane of 100 w/plate no.* 32.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 First Day Cover (single) .53 F1034 (B) WASHINGTON & JACKSON $5 1095 Issued 8/19/94 at Pittsburgh PA Single design, intaglio (SVS) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 100.00 Block of 4 w/plate no. 20.00 Single stamp 5.00 (C) ALICE PAUL (3 OZ. RATE) 78c 1076 Issued 8/18/95 at Mount Laurel NJ Single design, intaglio (BCA) Full pane of 100 w/plate no.* 78.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 15.60 Block of 4 3.12 Single stamp .78 (D) ALICE HAMILTON, M.D. 55p 1017 Issued 7/11/95 at Boston MA Single design, intaglio (BCA) Full pane of 100 w/plate no.* 55.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 11.00 Block of 4 2.20 Single stamp .55 (E) FLAG OVER PORCH 32c 5502 Issued 5/19/95 at Denver CO Single design, gravure (SVS) Full pane of 100 w/plate no.* 32.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 (F) VICTORY AT SARATOGA $1 1091 Issued 5/5/94 at New York NY Single design, intaglio (SVS) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 20.00 Block of 4 w/plate no. 4.00 Single stamp 1.00 (G) BOBCAT $2 1082 Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 comers Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 40.00 Block of 4 w/plate no. 8.00 Single stamp 2.00 (H) JOHNS HOPKINS $1 51090 Single design, intaglio (BEP), re-issued 6/93 Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 20.00 Block of 4 w/plate no. 4.00 Single stamp 1.00 (I) BRET HARTE $5 N094 Single design, intaglio (BEP), re-issued 2/92 Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 100.00 Block of 4 w/plate no. 20.00 Single stamp 5.00 12 'Pane of 100, plate no. in 1 comer, 4 positions COIL STAMPS (A) FLAG OVER PORCH 32$ Issued 5/19/95 at Denver CO Single design, gravure (BEP) (plate no. every 24)’ Per stamp .32 7901 Coil of 100 32.00 7901 Coil of 500 160.00 7902 Coil of 3,000 960.00 7903 SVS version (plate no. every 14)* Per stamp .32 7904 Coil of 10,000 3,200.00 7904 (B) NON-DENOMINATED JUKEBOX Issued 3/17/95 at New York NY Single design, gravure (BEP) (plate no. every 24)* These First-Class Presort letter rate stamps are valued at 25c. Per stamp .25 7938 Coil of 500 125.00 7938 Coil of 3,000 750.00 7939 SVS version (plate no. every 14)* Per stamp .25 7940 Coil of 10,000 2,500.00 7940 (C) NON-DENOMINATED AUTO TAILFIN Issued 3/17/95 at New York NY Single design, gravure (BEP) (plate no. every 24)* These First-Class Presort postcard rate stamps are valued at 15c. Per stamp .15 7941 Coil of 3,000 450.00 7941 SVS version (plate no. every 14)* 4 Per stamp .15 7942 Coil of 10,000 1,500.00 7942 (D) NON-DENOMINATED BULK RATE AUTO Issued 3/10/95 at State College PA Single design, gravure (SVS) (plate no. every 14)* These Third-Class Bulk Rate stamps are valued at 10c. Per stamp .10 7935 Coil of 500 50.00 7935 Coil of 3,000 300.00 7936 Coil of 10,000 1,000.00 7937 (E) COG RAILWAY 20c Issued 6/9/95 at Dallas TX Single design, intaglio (BEP) (plate no. every 48)* Per stamp .20 7770 Coil of 100 20.00 7770 Coil of 500 100.00 7771 Coil of 3,000 600.00 7772 (F) FERRYBOAT 32c Issued 6/2/95 at McLean VA Single design, intaglio (BEP) (plate no. every 48)* Per stamp .32 7911 Coil of 100 32.00 7911 (G) SEAPLANE $1 Intaglio (BEP “B" press) 1990 (plate no. every 52)* Per stamp 1.00 7703 Strip of 5 (includes plate no.) 5.00 77703 Coil of 500 500.00 7703 This number represents the actual plate number intervals. If you want stamps beyond the plate number, be sure to calculate those additions into your total order. TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 All stamps shown at 75%. ADDITIONAL COIL STAMPS '^ub -"«!■ w «am ■ QQQEDQi • |"■i",il»4ii»1;^ CXZZIE3 CZZSiEZS I-<->7'C223E3 Old Glory OldGlory OldGlory Old Glory’ Tractor Trailer Tractor Trailer • TractorTrauer Traitor Trailer Tractor Trailer 193O» • 1930* n— m*. L’SaIO OidGlorv OldGlory Old Glory OldGlon usaG usaG usaG BulkRateUSA , BulkRateUSA BulkRateUSA Old Glory Old Glory OidGlorv Old Glory A Bulk Rate USA Hulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate LSA( . USA Cl usaCi USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate USA Bulk Rate ( >ldGl< WV OldGlory OldGlory I )ld Glory I isaG OldGlon i MQr OldGlon OldGlon usaG usaG J COIL STAMPS Year Coil Plate Full Coil Year Coil Plates Full Coil Denomination & Subject Issued Size No.* Price ($) Item No. Denomination & Subject Issued Size No.* Price ($) Item No. (A) 5c Non-Denominated Butte (G) 32$ “G" Old Glory coil Nonprofit (SVS, gravure) 1995 3,000 14 150.00 7933 (BEP, Black “G") 1994 100 24 32.00 7795 (same) 10,000 500.00 7934 (H) 32$ “G" Old Glory coil (B) 10c Tractor Trailer (Precancel)** (SVS, Red “G," slit peris) 1994 100 36 32.00 77951 (BEP, gravure) 1994 3,000 24 300.00 57910 (I) 32$ “G” Old Glory coil (C) 10C Eagle & Shield Bulk Rate** (SVS. Red “G." round perfs) 1994 500 33 160.00 7796 (ABN, gravure) 1991 500 24 50.00 7976A (same) 3,000 960.00 7797 (BEP, gravure) 1993 3,000 24 300.00 7977R (same) 10,000 3,200.00 7908 (SVS, gravure) 1991 3,000 24 300.00 7977A (J) 32$ “G” Old Glory coil (SVS, gravure) 1993 10,000 33 1,000.00 7978R (ABN, Blue “G”) 1994 100 24 32.00 77952 (SVS, gravure) 1995 10,000 14 1,000.00 7978A (same) 500 160.00 77961 (D) 23$ USA (First-Class Presort)” (same) 3,000 960.00 77971 (BEP. gravure) 1992 500 24 115.00 7925A (same) 10,000 3,200.00 79081 (same) 3,000 690.00 7926A (SVS, gravure) 1993 10,000 33 2,300.00 7927R Note: Issues listed as “(same)” are identical except for coil size. Individual stamps (ABN, gravure) 1992 10,000 24 2,300.00 7927A and strips from these coils are identical. All stamps are shown at 75%. (same) 3,000 690.00 7926R 'This number represents the actual plate number intervals. If you want stamps beyond the plate number, be sure to calculate those additions into your total order. (E) 5$ “G” Nonprofit coil (ABN) 1994 500 24 25.00 7918A (same) 3,000 150.00 7919A “Precancelled stamps, including First-Class Presort and non-denominated bulk rate stamps, are used by large-volume mailers who prepare mailings at various (F) 25$ “G” Presort coil (SVS) 1994 500 33 125.00 7916A presort levels. They may be used to pay regular postage by authorized mailers (same) 3,000 750.00 7917A (see USPS Domestic Mail Manual). ADDITIONAL COIL STAMPS Omnibus issos OmnitNis 1880s Omnibus 1880s * Omnibus 1880s Omnibus 1880s 1VSA 11XA IXMXMnotiw 1870* UxixiHjthv' lh7(K IxxtMixrfivi* IKTfK Ixx iHiKitivf |H7(K IxiconxiCiw IK7O OLKA QIXK QlfflA <’< Stenin» arrow * Strait i< arrow Steam < atroige Su-am Carriage btaun< arrow (’a not? 1800s Canoe 18( )( )s (’anoe 1800s Canoe 18(M)s . Canoe 1800s COIL STAMPS Year Coil Plate Full Coil Year Coil Plate Full Coil Denomination & Subject Issued Size No." Price ($) Item No. Denomination & Subject Issued Size No." Price (S) Item No. (K) 1 c Omnibus (C press) 1994 500 48 5.00 57704 (R) 15c Tugboat 1988 500 52 75.00 0963 (same) 3,000 30.00 57705 (same) 3,000 450.00 0964 (L) 2 c Locomotive (C press) 1994 3,000 48 60.00 57730 (S) 23c Lunch Wagon (BEP, intaglio. “C" press) 1991 100 48 23.00 7913 (M) 3 c Conestoga Wagon (c press) 500 115.00 7914 1988 3,000 48 90.00 7763 (same) (same) 3,000 690.00 7915 (N) 4c Steam Carriage 1991 3,000 48 120.00 7780 with dry gum 100 23.00 57913 (0) 5 C Canoe (BEP, C press) 1991 500 48 25.00 7905A with shiny gum 100 23.00 67913 (same) 3,000 150.00 7906A 5C Canoe (SVS, gravure) (re-issue, dull gum) 1993 10,000 33 500.00 57907 (P) SC Circus Wagon (SVS, gravure) 1995 10,000 14 500.00 7932 7754 (BEP. intaglio) 1990 500 52 25.00 Note: Issues listed as "(same)" are identical except for coil size. Individual stamps (same) 3,000 150.00 7755 and strips from these coils are identical. All stamps are shown at 75%. (Q) 10c Canal Boat (C press) 1993 500 48 50.00 7739 This number represents the actual plate number intervals. If you want stamps beyond (same) 3,000 300.00 7740 the plate number, be sure to calculate those additions into your total order. M All stamps shown at 75%. SHEET STAMPS SHEET STAMPS (continued) Year Full Pane Year Full Pane Denomination & Subject (100 stamps per pane; Issued Price (S) Item No. Denomination & Subject (too stamps per parab) Issued Price (S) Item No. (A) 1 $ American Kestrel 1995 (reprint) 1.00 10611 (S) (32$) “G” Old Glory (red -G-) 1994 32.00 10961 (B) 1 $ American Kestrel 1991 1.00 1061 (T) 35c Dennis Chavez 1991 35.00 1037 (C) 2c Mary Lyon 1987 2.00 0052 (U) 40c Claire Chennault 1990 40.00 1048 (D) 3$ Paul Dudley White (matte adhesive) 1995 (reprint) 3.00 1053 (V) 45c Pumpkinseed Sunfish 1992 45.00 1059 3C Paul Dudley White (glossy adhesive) 1995 (reprint) 3.00 10531 (W) 50c Chester Nimitz 1992 (reprint) 50.00 050P (E) (3C) “G" Rate Make-up (light blue) 1994 3.00 1098 (X) 52c Hubert Humphrey 1993 52.00 1057R (F) (30) “G" Rate Make-Up (darker blue) 1994 3.00 10981 (Y) 65C “Hap” Arnold 1988 65.00 0065 (G) 4c Father Flanagan 1993 (reprint) 4.00 51054 (Z) 75c Wendell Willkie (prephosphored) 1992 (reprint) 75.00 1075N (H) 5C Luis Munoz Marin 1990 5.00 1013 75C Wendell Willkie 1992 75.00 1075 (I) 10c Red Cloud 1987 10.00 0010 (J) 15c Buffalo Bill Cody 1988 15.00 0062 COMMEMORATIVES/SPECIAL STAMPS (K) 20C Virginia Apgar 1994 20.00 1018 Denomination, Subject & Format Quantity Price (S) Item No. (L) (20c) *G” Old Glory Postcard (black-g-) 1994 20.00 1023 (AA) (32c) “G" Old Glory (black-G’) (Booklet of 20) 6.40 6603 (M) (20c) “G” Old Glory Postcard (red "Gq 1994 20.00 10231 (BB) (32C) “G" Old Glory (red -gt (Booklet of 20) 6.40 66031 I (N) 23c Mary Cassatt (prephosphored) 1991 23.00 T1043 (CC) (32c) “G" Old Glory (blue -G-) (Booklet of 20) 6.40 66032 1038 (0) 28C Sitting Bull 1989 28.00 (DD) (32c) “G" Old Glory (black-GT (P) 29c Thomas Jefferson 1993 29.00 1029 (glossy booklet cover) (Booklet of 10) 3.20 6602 (Q) 30c Cardinal 1991 30.00 1036 (EE) (32c) “G” Old Glory (Hack -gi (R) (32c) “G" Old Glory (black -G") 1994 32.00 1096 (matte booklet cover) (Booklet of 10) 3.20 66021 Unless otherwise indicated, prices on this page are for full panes. Stamps may be ordered in any quantity less than full panes, but only the purchase of full panes (except as listed) will guarantee plate numbers and other marginal inscriptions. Exceptions: For items T through Z, a minimum purchase of 20 stamps will guarantee plate numbers and marginal inscriptions. 16 Items AA through EE are sold as full booklets. DUCK STAMPS/OFFICIAL MAIL/POSTAL CARDS Official Mail USA * OFFICIAL BUSINESS 32 PENALTY FOR PRIVATE USE $300 Official Mail USA 20 Official Mall USA >•!,. M.lll IJ'pA ,.>lM.r USA Official Mail USA Official Man USA Official Mail USA Official Mall USA Official Mall USA Official Mall USA Official Mall USA Official Mail USA DUCK STAMPS OFFICIAL MAIL STAMPS (continued) Year Single Year Single Pane/Coil Denomination & Subject Issued Price ($) Item No. Denomination & Subject Issued Price of 100 (S) Item No. (A) $15 Canvas Backs 1993 15.00 3324 14c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1985 14C 14.00 0552 (B) $15 Red-Breasted Merganser 1994 15.00 3325 19C Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1991 19C 19.00 5559 (C) $15 Mallards 1995 15.00 3326 23c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1991 23C 23.00 5560 29c Official Mail Stamp (coil) 1991 29c 29.00 7714 OFFICIAL MAIL STATIONERY $1 Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1993 $1 100.00 50555 Year Single Box of Denomination & Subject Issued Price 500 (S) Item No. $1 Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1983 $1 100.00 0556 $5 Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1983 $5 500.00 0555 (D) 32C #10 Regular Envelope 1995 38C 172.00 2171 32C #10 Window Envelope 1995 38c 173.00 2172 POSTAL CARDS (E) 20c Postal Card 1995 20C — 2264 Year Single Denomination & Subject Issued Price Item No. OFFICIAL MAIL STAMPS (H) 19C St. Louis Union Station 1994 19C 2261 Year Single Pane/Coil Denomination & Subject Issued Price of 100 (S) Item No. (I) 19c Canyon De Chelly 1994 19C 22228 22227 (F) (32c) “G” Official Mail (coil) 1994 32C 32.00 7750 (J) 19c Myers Hall 1994 19c 1994 19C 22226 (G) 1c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1995 1C 1.00 5563 (K) 19C Lincoln Home 20C 2262 20c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1995 20C 20.00 5564 (L) 20c Red Barn 1995 40C 2275 23c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1995 23C 23.00 55601 40c Message Reply Card (.20+.20) 1995 (M) (20c) Non-Denominated "G” 1994 20C 2224 32c Official Mail Stamp (coil) 1995 32C 32.00 7749 2259 Older Issues (not shown): (N) 40c Yankee Clipper (Airmail) 1991 40C 1 c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1989 1C 1.00 5550 4 c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1991 4c 4.00 5561 Stamps A. B and C are shown at 50%. Coils F and G are shown at 75%. 10c Official Mail Stamp (pane) 1993 10C 10.00 5558 Stationery and postal cards (D, E. H through N) are shown at 40%. 17 FOUR BIG DAVS OF THE BIGGEST STAMP SHOW IN HEW YORK. This year, the Postage Stamp Mega-Event has more of what you expect—the stamps, the dealers and the events! Come on down to browse, buy, sell and trade some of the world’s most impressive stamps. • Over 100 national and international dealers • Beginner center for new collectors • Antique Automobiles first day of issue on Nov. 3 • Free gifts and door prizes • Lectures and workshops for all levels of collectors • Free appraisals For more information on Postage Stamp Mega-Events, call (516) 759-7000. New York City* Jacob Jaults conuentlon center Postage Stamp Mega-Event STAMPS • COVERS • POSTAL HISTORY . STATIONERY • LITERATURE • SUPPLIES Nouember 2-5.1995 • free admission IF OUR JAZZ STAMPS SOUND GOOD, WAIT TILL VOU HEAR THE CD. It's tree with our new Jazz Musicians stampFoiio. They were too cool for words, so their music did the talking. Catch the works of 10 jazz giants on an exclusive free CD, available only with our Jazz Musicians StampFolio. This special StampFolio is only available at select post offices or through special offers—and supplies are extremely limited. So use the enclosed order form or call today. Ask for Item #9874. 1 800 STAMP24 For just $4.95, you get: Hits from jazz geniuses like Charlie • A beautifully designed StampFolio Parker, Louis Armstrong, John folder with enlightening background • 10 gorgeous stamps featuring Coltrane, and others, as recorded information on the birth of jazz portraits of these music legends. by the Warner Jams. music in America. Also check out Warner Jams. Vol. 1 available at all Tower Records locations. ORDERING INFORMATION ORDERING INFORMATION PRE-ORDERS: New issues should be ordered no more than printed invoice. Credit may be used in payment of future orders two weeks in advance of the listed date of issue. All orders for from Philatelic Fulfillment, or you may obtain a refund by calling items not yet on sale will be placed on backorder, and will be Customer Service. sent out when all back-ordered items are in stock. Items that are in stock on the same order will be sent out promptly. EXCHANGES AND RETURNS: We always strive to deliver items of the highest quality. If you do receive a damaged or AVAILABILITY: All items listed in this catalog are subject to avail flawed item, it may be returned for exchange or refund. Please ability. The Philatelic Fulfillment Service Center (PFSC) reserves submit a written request within 30 days clearly stating the the right to withdraw any item from sale without prior notice. nature of the problem. Be sure to include a copy of your order form/receipt. STAMPS NO LONGER AVAILABLE: Stamps no longer avail able from the USPS may be purchased from stamp dealers on MISSING ORDERS: Any claim for an order that was paid for the secondary market. but not received must include one of the following: (1) a copy of both sides of the canceled check with the endorsement UNDERPAYMENT: If payment is not sufficient, the balance will date on the back, or (2) a photocopy of your credit card bill be deducted from available funds. If adequate funds are not along with the standing account number, if any. available, then items will be deleted from the order (every effort will be made to avoid deleting items that will soon be off sale). CLAIMS: Any claim on fulfilled orders, or any requests for exchange of damaged items should be submitted within 30 OVERPAYMENT: Any overpayments or payments for items days to Customer Service, Box 419424, Kansas City, MO no longer available will be credited to you and will appear on a 64141-6424. The telephone number is 1 800 782-6724. SALES POLICY It is the policy of the United States Postal for at least one year if supplies remain. Philatelic year. They may reorder any one of these issues Service and the PFSC to offer all items centers, established specifically to serve the until it has been replaced by a subsequent (postage stamps, postal stationery items and needs of collectors at many major post offices issue. (For example: a newer 32$ Love stamp philatelic products) for a length of time suffi and in larger population centers, should have replacing an earlier one, or the issuance of a cient enough to meet all customer demand. stamps and products available for at least one newer 5 SPECIAL INFORMATION MARGINAL INSCRIPTIONS: Various kinds of markings may appear TAGGING: Most stamps are phosphor tagged for automated mail on the selvage of stamps printed in sheets—plate numbers, the USPS handling. Although tagging varieties do occur, we can neither detect copyright notice, color control markings, informational inscriptions, and nor supply such varieties except in certain cases, which would be other printing marks or USPS slogans. Plate blocks (a block of stamps noted in the stamp listings. including the plate number) vary according to issue and plate position, and certain minimum requirements may apply. See additional informa FIRST DAY COVERS: To order First Day Covers for new issues, see tion and instructions on the back of the order form. You may specify the individual listings. To request first day of issue cancellations from other marginal inscription blocks for any issue on which they appear the postmaster of the official first day city, send the postmaster your under Special Instructions on the order form. stamped, self-addressed envelope(s). Cancelled (standard #6% only) covers will be returned in protective envelopes. All requests must be ROUND-ROBINS: Stamps printed in sheets are trimmed into individ postmarked no later than 30 days after date of issue unless otherwise ual panes, and sets of matching panes can be purchased. High-value indicated. ($1 and up) plate blocks are often purchased as four matching plate blocks of four: one from each corner of the pane, each with its plate A CATALOG FOR A FRIEND: We would be happy to add someone number(s) in a different position. (See back of order form for codes.) to our catalog mailing list...simply send us the name and complete mailing address. FOR OFFSET/INTAGLIO ISSUES: Due to frequent changes of offset plates, we can guarantee matched sets of intaglio plate numbers only. FOR BOOKLETS AND BOOKLET PANES: We cannot guarantee FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 specific plate numbers, slogans or electric eye markings. (8:00 am-4:30 pm CST, MONDAY-FRIDAY) 19 STAMPED ENVELOPES Our stamped envelopes are the quickest and most convenient way for you to prepare your correspondence. These prestamped, ready-to-mail envelopes— offered in several unique designs—arrive at your door and are available individually or in boxes of 500. Both regular and window stamped envelopes are issued in a variety of standard sizes. (A) LOVE SPIRAL HEART 32$ Issued 5/12/95 at Lakeville PA #10 Regular .38 Box of 500 175.00 2159 #674 Regular .38 Box of 500 170.50 2639 (B) GRAPHIC EAGLE (BULK RATE, 10$)* Issued 3/10/95 at State College PA #10 Regular .16 Box of 500 62.00 2153 (C) SHEEP (NONPROFIT, 5$) Issued 3/10/95 at State College PA #10 Regular .11 Box of 500 37.00 2151 #10 Window .11 Box of 500 38.00 2152 #67* Regular .11 Box of 500 33.20 2627 #674 Window .11 Box of 500 34.00 2628 (D) “G” OLD GLORY (32$) Issued 12/13/94 at Washington DC #10 Regular .38 Box of 500 172.00 2121 #10 Window .38 Box of 500 173.00 2122 #674 Regular .38 Box of 500 168.20 2623 #674 Window .38 Box of 500 169.00 2624 (E) LIBERTY BELL 32$ Issued 1/3/95 at Williamsburg PA #10 Regular .38 Box of 500 172.00 2154 #10 Window .38 Box of 500 173.00 2155 #674 Regular .38 Box of 500 168.20 2637 #674 Window .38 Box of 500 169.00 2638 (F) SECURITY ENVELOPE (LIBERTY BELL) 32$ Issued 5/16/95 at Washington DC #9 Regular .38 Box of 500 172.00 2156 #9 Window .38 Box of 500 173.00 2157 * Must meet postal requirements for this category in order to purchase for mail use. Envelopes A, B. C, D, and E are shown at 36% of a #10. Envelope F is 36% of a #9. YOU CAN ALSO GET PERSONALIZATION ON YOUR STAMPED ENVELOPES. Some of the designs listed above are also avail able in a personalized format. Those Personalized Stamped Envelopes can include your name or your company’s name, address, and even a short mes sage or slogan as part of the personalization. Please see special order form between pages 8 and 9. SPECIAL STAMPS (A) NON-DENOMINATED LOVE (32$) 5590 Issued 2/1/95 at Valentines VA Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Pane of 50. plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 (B) LOVE CHERUB 32c 5595 Issued 5/12/95 at Lakeville PA Single'design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Pane of 50. plate no. in 2 corners. 6 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 16.00 Block of 20 6.40 Block of 4 1.28 Single stamp .32 C (C) LOVE CHERUB 55c 5504 Issued 5/12/95 at Lakeville PA Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Pane of 50, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 27.50 Block of 20 w/plate no. 11.00 Block of 4 2.20 Single stamp .55 StampFolio (single design)* 4.95 9868 (D) HARRIET QUIMBY AIRMAIL 50c 55572 Re-issued 5/27/93 Single design, gravure (SVS) D Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 25.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 10.00 Block of 4 2.00 Single stamp .50 (E) WILLIAM T. PIPER AIRMAIL 40c 55571 Re-issued 7/13/93 Single design, gravure (SVS) Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 20.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 8.00 Block of 4 1.60 Single stamp .40 (F) PRIORITY MAIL™ $2.90 1108 Issued 6/3/93 at Kennedy Space Center FL Single design, offset/intaglio (BEP) Full pane of 40 w/plate no. 116.00 Block of 4** 11.60 Single stamp 2.90 (G) CHALLENGER PRIORITY MAIL™ $3 1110 Issued 6/22/95 at Anaheim CA Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 comers, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 60.00 Block of 10 w/plate no. 30.00 Block of 4“ 12.00 Single stamp 3.00 (H) 1994 EXPRESS MAIL* $9.95 1109 Issued 7/20/94 at Washington DC Single design, offset/intaglio (BCA) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners, 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 199.00 Block of 4“ 39.80 Single stamp 9.95 (I) 1995 EXPRESS MAIL® $10.75 1111 25th Anniversary First Moon Landing 1969 g Issued 8/4/95 at Irvine CA ______r——————————— Single design, offset/intaglio (APU) Pane of 20, plate no. in 4 corners. 6 positions Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 215.00 Block of 10 w/plate no. 107.50 Block of 4‘* 43.00 Single stamp 10.75 21 •Comes with block of 4 stamps. "Comes with plate number. LAST CHANCE ITEMS The items that are listed on pages 22-24 will no longer be available in future issues of the Stamps etc. catalog. BESSIE (A) JAZZ/BLUES SINGERS 29c 4453 SMITH Issued 9/17/94 Full pane of 35 w/plate no. 10.15 Single stamp (random) .29 First Day Ceremony Program 9.95 9865 (Includes Popular Singers) BING StampFolio (8 designs) 4<95 2.50 9840 IMUBOV CROSBY warfHs (B) POPULAR SINGERS 29C 44458 Issued 9/1/94 Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 5.80 Block of 10 2.90 Strip of 5 1.45 Single stamp (random) .29 ETHEL StampFolio (5 designs) 4<@5 2.50 9844 WBTERB (C) SILENT SCREEN STARS 29c 4450 Issued 4/27/94 Full pane of 40 w/plate no. 11.60 Block of 20 5.80 COLE Single stamp (random) .29 (D) CRANES 29c 44460 Joint-issue 10/9/94 Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 5.80 Block of 10 2.90 Block of 4 1.16 Single stamp (random) .29 (E) EARL WARREN 29C 1055 Issued 1992 Full pane of 100 w/plate no. 29.00 Single stamp .29 (F) STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 29 (G) JAMES THURBER 29c 44459 Issued 9/10/94 Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 14.50 Single stamp .29 (H) VICTORIAN LOVE BIRD 29C Issued 2/14/94 USA Booklet of 20 5.80 6636 Booklet pane of 10 2.90 6635 (I) VICTORIAN LOVE BIRD 29C 5594 Issued 6/11/94 Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 14.50 Single stamp .29 StampFolio (single design)* 4^5 2.50 9838 Comes with four 290 stamps and one 52$ stamp. USA //JAME5 JAZZ MUSICIANS STAMPFOLIO THURBER USA Take a look at this year's Jazz Musicians stamps on page 7. We’re also offering a very special StampFolio/CD set on page 18 of this catalog. Stamps A, B. and F are shown at 70%, C is 40%, and all others are 75%. ► LAST CHANCE ITEMS (J) 1993 HOLIDAY 29c Issued 10/27/93 Peel and stick booklet of 12 3.48 6689 Greetings 9C) Greetings 9Q Full coil of 3,336 967.44 66891 Coil strip of 12 3.48 6689A (K) 1994 HOLIDAY SANTA 29C Issued 10/20/94 Peel and stick booklet of 12 3.48 66616 VI 111 Full coil of 3,336 967.44 66161 Coil strip of 12 3.48 6616A (L) 1993 HOLIDAY ATM 29c Issued 10/27/93 ATM booklet of 18 5.22 5528 (M) CARDINAL ATM 29C Issued 10/20/94 ATM booklet of 18 5.22 5517 (N) PINE CONE 29C Issued 11/4/93 Peel and stick booklet of 18 5.22 6690 Full coil of 5,004 1,451.16 66901 Coil strip of 18 5.22 6690N (O) EAGLE 29C Issued 2/4/94 Peel and stick booklet of 18 5.22 6697 Full coil of 5,004 1,451.16 66971 Coil strip of 18 5.22 6697M (P) LOVE SUNRISE 29C Issued 1/27/94 Peel and stick booklet of 18 5.22 66604 Full coil of 5,004 1,451.16 66041 Coil strip of 18 5.22 6604N (Q) ROSE (RED) 29c Issued 8/19/93 Peel and stick booklet of 18 5.22 6694 Full coil of 5,004 1,451.16 66941 Coil Strip Of 18 (no plate no.) 5.22 6694V (R) STATUE OF LIBERTY 29C Issued 6/24/94 Peel and stick booklet of 18 5.22 6661 Full coil of 5,004 1,451.16 66611 Coil strip of 18 5.22 6661N (S) FLAG OVER WHITE HOUSE 29c Issued 4/23/92 Full coil of 100 48* 29.00 7922 Full coil of 500 48* 145.00 7923 Full coil of 3,000 48* 870.00 7924 (T) FLAG OVER MT. RUSHMORE 29C Issued 3/29/91 Full coil of 100 48* 29.00 7738 Full coil of 500 48* 145.00 7756 Full coil of 3,000 48* 870.00 7757 Full coil of 10,000 24* 2,900.00 7758 This number represents the actual plate number intervals. If you want stamps beyond the plate number, be sure to calculate those additions into your total order. TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 LAST CHANCE ITEMS 8 (A) LOVE BIRDS 52c 5593 Issued 2/14/94 Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 26.00 Block of 20 w/plate no. 10.40 Block of 4 2.08 :Single stamp .52 (B) MOON LANDING SOUVENIR SHEET Issued 7/20/94 Souvenir sheet of 12 3.48 44462 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9849 StampFolio (single design)* A@5 2.50 9841 (C) GEORGE MEANY 29c 44457 Issued 8/16/94 Full pane of 50 w/ plate no. 14.50 (D) BUFFALO SOLDIERS 29c 4451 Issued 4/22/94 Full pane of 20 w/plate no. 5.80 Block of 10 2.90 4451 StampFolio (single design)*^^ 2.50 9837 (E) NORMAN ROCKWELL 29C 44461 Issued 7/1/94 Full pane of 50 w/plate no. 14.50 Block of 20 5.80 Block of 4 1.16 Single stamp .29 StampFolio (5 designs)” 4 (F) SUMMER GARDEN FLOWERS 29c Issued 4/28/94 Booklet of 20 5.80 66608 Booklet pane of 5 1.45 6607 American Commemorative Panel 7.95 9823 StampFolio (set of 5, 5 designs)4<95' 2.50 9947 These prestamped envelopes will be going off sale. Each is available in boxes of 500. For additional stamped envelopes, please see page 20 of this catalog. (G) FOOTBALL 29c Issued 9/17/94 #10 Plain .34 157.00 2199 (H) KITTEN 29c Issued 10/2/93 #10 Plain .34 157.00 2195 (I) SECURITY ENVELOPE 29c #9 Regular .34 157.00 2181 #9 Window .34 157.00 2182 (J) EAGLE AEROGRAMME 45c With blue paper .45 2237 With white paper .45 2235 Souvenir sheet B is shown at 27%. Stamps A, C, D, E, and F are shown at 75%. Envelopes G and H are shown at 36% of a #10. Envelope I is shown at 36% of a #9. Aerogramme J is shown at 38% of 7-7,0 x 3%. 'Comes with block of 4 stamps. "Comes with block of 4 50c Freedom stamps, 4 designs and 24 self-portrait, single design. SPECIAL COLLECTIBLES * * $ GIFT IDEAS * * * MOON LANDING PRINT Here are some great holiday gift sug gestions for any space buff or fan of the West. SPACE ACHIEVEMENT COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR (A) SPACE ACHIEVEMENT COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR This limited-edition souvenir was produced by the USPS and NASA. Features a $9.95 Moon Landing stamp that traveled on the shuttle Endeavour, a special envelope, and a 29c Moon Landing stamp cancelled with the shuttle launch date. Comes with a numbered certificate. 25.00 9859 Signed Space Achievement Souvenir Also available: 10,000 souvenirs signed by the artist, sent in portfolio cases. LEGENDS OF THE WEST LEGENDS OF THE WEST 69.00 9862 FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM POSTAL CARD SET (B) MOON LANDING STAMP PRINT This 12" x 16" print includes four 29$ Moon Landing stamps with the July 20, 1994, first day of issue postmark. 14.95 9853 (C) LEGENDS OF THE WEST FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM This official program from the first day of issue ceremony is from a limited run. Includes a sheet of 20 Legends stamps with first day cancella tions, plus listings of program participants. With protective cover 5.95 9925 (D) LEGENDS OF THE WEST POSTAL CARD SET LEGENDS OF THE WEST COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Each card in this set of 20 features a dramatic enlargement of one of the Legends stamp designs on the front, and 19c postage on the address side. Great for collecting or gift giving. Set of 20 Postal Cards 7.95 9926 With first day cancels 9.95 9926L (E) LEGENDS OF THE WEST COMMEMORATIVE EDITION This hardbound edition includes two Legends panes, 80 pages of background and facts about the West. 24.95 08826 (F) LEGENDS OF THE WEST UNCUT SHEET LEGENDS OF THE WEST UNCUT SHEET Here's your opportunity to own an entire uncut press sheet of beautifully designed stamps (six full perforated Legends panes). A special collec 3^1 tor’s item available in limited quantities. 34.80 9922 “BEST OF THE WEST” $013 COLLECTION AT 10% SAVINGS Get our Legends of the West Commemorative Edition, Postal Card Set, plus the First Day Hill 3 3 915 & Ceremony Program—at 10% savings. 34.95 9923 ISISKft 3SSMS $013 $.013 SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, SO ORDER NOW. 25 COMMEMORATIVE PANELS SUBSCRIPTIONS (A) AMERICAN COMMEMORATIVE PANELS COMMEMORATIVE PANELS For collectors looking to add new appeal to their collections—or anyone looking for an interesting holiday gift—we're proud to offer subscriptions for American Commemorative Panels. Uniquely designed and richly detailed, these limited edition collectibles are an impressive showcase for the year's commemoratives. • Perfect for holiday gift-giving. • Created for each of the 25 or more commemorative stamps issued yearly. • Each includes four or more stamps in a mount. • High-quality stock with steel engravings. • Narrative text gives the inside story. • Periodically delivered, in groups of four or five. SPECIAL OFFER Subscribers receive all panels for the vv special low price of only $4.95 per panel —a $3 savings over the individual cost! PAYMENT INFORMATION Credit card payments are accepted, and an advance minimum deposit of $75 is required for all subscriptions. Your deposit will serve as a “bank” from which we will make automatic withdrawals to cover the cost of each subscription shipment. Please mail in the subscription order form on the left side of the regular order form. You can order the following panels individually for $7.95 each. (They will be available for sale as of the date listed.) Naval Academy (10/10/95)...... 9898 Tennessee Williams (10/13/95)...... 9899 Holiday Contemporary (9/30/95)...... 9900 Holiday Traditional (10/19/95)...... 9901 ALBUM James K. Polk (11/2/95)...... 9902 Antique Automobiles (11/3/95)...... 9903 Republic of Palau...... 9904 Richard Nixon...... 9883 Love Cherub...... 9884 The 1994 Commemorative Panels are available for $7.95 each if you wish to order them individually. Summer Garden Flowers...... 9823 Jazz/Blues Singers...... 9825 Norman Rockwell...... 9828 Popular Singers...... 9831 Cranes...... 9833 Holiday Virgin and Child...... 9834 1994 Holiday Stocking...... 9836 (B) COMMEMORATIVE COLLECTIONS ALBUM This gold imprinted, 23-ring album includes 20 acetate pages for your collection. 14.95 0993 Acetate pages (Pack of 10) 3.00 991L 26 HOLIDAY GIFTS • * * * GIFT IDEAS * * * * GUIDE TO U.S. STAMPS (A) THE POSTAL SERVICE GUIDE TO U.S. STAMPS Our new 22nd edition of The Postal Service Guide to U.S. Stamps contains listings of the latest market values for U.S. stamps, plus stamped envelopes and postal cards. This 456- page volume is full of essential information regarding all aspects of stamp collecting, as welt as beautiful reproductions of over 3,000 stamps. It also features a glossary of philatelic terms, a guide to collector organizations, and answers to many of the most commonly asked questions. Last year, Linn's Stamp News called it the best bargain in stamp collecting. A definite must for both the serious and the casual collector. 10.95 8895 (B) THE 1995 COMMEMORATIVE STAMP COLLECTION The year may be coming to an end, but you can still get all of the 1995 commemorative stamps in one beautiful package. This colorful 64-page hardbound volume contains all 110 stamps including Civil War, Marilyn Monroe, Jazz Musicians, Kids Care! (Earth Day), Comic Strip Classics, and much more. It’s an instant collection, complete with custom-trimmed mounts, information on each of the stamps issued, plus outstanding artwork and photo graphy. Available as of mid-November, The 1995 Commemorative Stamp Collection is a perfect gift item for just about anyone with an interest in stamps. 39.95 8995 (C) COMMEMORATIVE STAMP CLUB A great way to get someone started on stamp collecting, the Commemorative Stamp Club makes an excellent holiday gift. Here’s what comes with membership: • Members receive commemoratives through out the entire year. • Specially designed album pages and mounts are included. • Colorful background information is featured on each page. • Provides advance announcement of up coming stamp issues. • Album pages are regularly shipped to mem bers about once every three months (for example, 1996 issues will begin shipping in March of next year). To subscribe to the Commemorative Stamp Club—or give a subscription to someone as a gift—please be sure to fill out and mail in the special subscription program order form. You'll find it on the far left side of your regular order form between pages 16 and 17. 33.95 TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 FIRST DAY PROGRAM * * * * GIFT IDEAS * * * * (A) FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM This handsome ceremony program 2|ff includes a complete pane of Civil War stamps, with first day cancellations from Gettysburg, PA. Produced in a striking keepsake format and available only in limited quantities, this historic souvenir features reproductions of actual personal letters sent during the Civil War. It also lists the program participants and includes a schedule of the first day activities. 9.95 8832 (B) POSTAL CARD SET From Abraham Lincoln to Jefferson Davis... Ulysses S. Grant to Robert E. Lee...Clara Barton to Mary Chesnut.. .each of these 20 postal cards POSTAL CARD SET beautifully captures one of the meticulously ren dered images from our Civil War stamp pane. The people and battles are brought to life in this dramatically enlarged size. As an addition to your collection or for your personal use, they're important mementos of the Civil War years. Includes 20$ postage on the address side of each postal card. Set of 20 postal cards 7.95 8833 With first day cancels 9.95 88333 COMMEMORATIVE MINT SET (C) COMMEMORATIVE MINT SET The stamps tell only a tiny part of the epic story. Packaged with two full Civil War stamp panes, this informative hardbound Civil War volume gives the background behind each of the 20 stamp designs. In 96 revealing pages, you'll relive the battles of “Stonewall" Jackson, learn how abolitionist Harriet Tubman led 200 slaves to freedom, and hear the stories of Stand Watie, Admiral Farragut, Winfield Hancock and others. Like our previous Legends of the West volume, this beautiful book is filled with researched details and dozens of photographs and illustra tions. Includes a special introduction by James McPherson. 29.95 8830 UNCUT SHEET (D) UNCUT SHEET The beauty of our Civil War stamps can be appreciated many times over with our limited E edition uncut press sheet. This collectible is 33E*s made up of six complete stamp panes, perfo Xl^BB Kft&BE rated but not separated. Only 20,000 copies, signed and individually numbered by stamp artist Mark Hess, are being made available while supplies last. These uncut sheets are delivered mu KNIKi in a protective mailing tube. (Limit 5 per customer) 125.00 8831 338*3 338*3 Unsigned version 38.40 8834 WB^BE KB&BS (E) STAMP PANE Issued 6/29/95 at Gettysburg PA 20 designs, gravure (SVS) Pane of 20, plate no. in 1 corner, 6 positions This beautiful pane of Civil War stamps high lights 16 famous figures and four historic battles. Pane of 20 6.40 5524 Shown at 30% Pana of 20 signed by artist 29.95 8836 WORLD WAR II 1941-1945 * * * * GIFT IDEAS * * * * This five-year World War II series concludes with 1945: Victory at Last—a sheet of ten 32 (A) 1945 STAMP SHEET Ten designs, issued 9/2/95 at Honolulu HI Offset/intaglio (BEP), miniature sheet format Miniature sheet of 10 3.20 55051 First day cancelled sheet on cover 4.20 C5505 Pane of 20 (two attached sheets) 6.40 5505 First day cancelled pane on cover 8.40 X5505 Commemorative Panel 7.95 9896 (B) 1944 STAMP SHEET Ten designs, issued 6/6/94 at USS Normandy Station Offset/intaglio (BEP), miniature sheet format Miniature sheet of 10 2.90 5544S First day cancelled sheet on cover 3.90 C5544 Pane of 20 (two attached sheets) 5.80 5544P First day cancelled pane on cover 7.80 X5544 Commemorative Panel 7.95 9826 Album 15.95 8844 E (C) 1943 STAMP SHEET Ten designs, issued 5/31/93 at Washington DC Miniature sheet of 10 2.90 8903S First day cancelled sheet on cover 3.90 C8903 Pane of 20 (two attached sheets) 5.80 8903P First day cancelled pane on cover 7.80 X8903 Album 15.95 8843 (D) 1942 STAMP SHEET Miniature sheet of 10 2.90 8902S First day cancelled sheet on cover 3.90 C8902 Pane of 20 (two attached sheets) 5.80 8902P First day cancelled pane on cover 7.80 X8902 Album 15.95 8920 (E) 1941 STAMP SHEET Miniature sheet of 10 2.90 5533 Pane of 20 (two attached sheets) 5.80 P5533 Album 15.95 8842 (F) ALBUM SET WITH SLIPCASE Order the set of five WWII hardbound albums (1941-1945) and receive a handsome slipcase for preserving your collection—yours at no extra charge. 79.95 8849 SLIPCASE Also available separately. 7.95 8803 (G) 1945 ALBUM 40 pages with two miniature sheets of 10 stamps—plus an introduction by Postmaster General Marvin Runyon. 15.95 8845 (H) SPECIAL EDITION STAMPFOLIO This collectible contains all five World War II stamp sheets (1941-1945). 17.95 9877 TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 29 MARILYN MONROE COLLECTIBLES -k GIFT IDEAS -r- *5* STAMP PANE StampFolio She’s as gorgeous on a tiny stamp as she was on the giant screen. Now, here is your exclusive chance to own a piece of both philatelic RRI and Hollywood history with our new RR! selection of Marilyn Monroe collectibles. With the holidays at hand, you may even want to consider some of them for any Marilyn fan on RRI your list. RR!dwl (A) STAMP PANE Issued 6/1/95 at Universal Studios, Universal City CA Born on June 1, 1926, Marilyn Monroe was hon ored on her birthday with the issue of a special UNCUT SHEET commemorative stamp. Offered in a beautiful pane of 20, the Marilyn stamp pane features a large-size rendition of artist Michael Deas' stun ning portrait of Marilyn Monroe on the selvage, plus special star perforations in the corner of each stamp. Available either by itself, with a commemorative Saver Sleeve, or as a special open edition signed by the artist himself. Pane of 20 6.40 4474 Pane of 20 with Saver Sleeve 9.95 8873 Pane of 20 signed by artist 29.95 8877 (B) STAMPFOLIO Gorgeous photography and an inspired design capture all of the beauty and vulnerability of this Hollywood legend. A perfect memento or gift for any Marilyn fan, it comes with a block of four 32$ stamps. (Single design) 4.95 9878 (C) UNCUT SHEET Marilyn Monroe was one in a million. But this exclusive uncut sheet of stamps is just one in 10,000. Over 17’Z?" x 22" in size, it features six perforated stamp panes displaying artist Michael Deas’ gorgeous Marilyn image. Each uncut sheet arrives in a sturdy protective mailing tube with a Certificate of Authenticity, and every one has been signed and individually numbered by the artist. (Limit 3 per customer.) 125.00 8875 FIRST DAY PROGRAM Unsigned version 38.40 8874 (D) AMERICAN COMMEMORATIVE PANEL This collector’s item panel comes with informa tive text about the legend, a block of four Marilyn stamps, and beautiful engravings. 7.95 9887 (E) FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM Collectors who value first-day issues will find this limited-edition program of special interest. The program showcases a stunning image of Marilyn Monroe, a complete agenda and list of program participants from the first day of issue ceremony, plus a pane of Marilyn stamps with the first day cancellation. 9.95 8876 -All Rights Reserved. ™. MARILYN™. NORMA JEANE™. and the name, image, voice, and likeness of Manlyn Monroe are properties of the Estate of Marilyn Monroe." COMIC STRIP COLLECTIBLES * * $ $ GIFT IDEAS * * * * POSTAL CARD SET From 7 to 70, kids of all ages love the comics. Which is why anyone you know is sure to love these Comic Strip Classics stamps and collectibles. There’s no better time of year to pick one up for someone—it’s I sure to bring a smile to their face. (A) STAMP PANE 32c The comic strip is one of the few truly American art forms. From thousands of original panels, designer Carl Herrman has developed 20 beau tiful comic images—and a beautifully designed pane for our Classic Collection series. Full pane of 20 6.40 5523 (B) FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM Printed on newsprint to capture the flavor of the FIRST DAY CEREMONY PROGRAM funnies, this unique program includes some of the strips that made these comics famous. It’s from a limited print run issued at the first day The Comic Times ceremony in Boca Raton, Florida and includes a U.S. Postal Service Pays Tribute pane of 20 stamps with first day cancellations— To American Comic Classics! plus the ceremony agenda and list of participants. 9.95 8925 (C) POSTAL CARD SET This keepsake postal card set features full-color reproductions of all 20 stamps in the series, dis playing beautiful renditions of Popeye, Blondie, Li’I Abner, and all the rest. 20c postage is included on the address side of each card. 7.95 8926 Cancelled postal cards 9.95 89266 (D) COMMEMORATIVE MINT SET Author Richard Marschall (owner of the largest private collection of comic strip memorabilia in the world) was commissioned by the United States Postal Service to write the definitive companion piece to our Comic Strip Classics stamps. This 96-page soft cover volume fea tures the stories behind the comic strips and their creators—plus reproductions of actual strips from the golden era of comics. You’ll also learn how each of the stamps in this set was selected for the series, and why each one is considered a genuine American classic. Included as part of this volume are two full Comic Strip Classics stamp panes. UNCUT SHEET 24.95 8923 CNKMKUMU$ C0KHMMK.4 eMKtVQMKS.^ (E) UNCUT SHEET Issued 10/1/95 at Boca Raton FL Like our other Classic Collection issues, this one is available as a collectible sheet—perfo rated but uncut. It’s six full “funny pages" you’re sseam sure to treasure. CMCnKUOG^ CMKtaMKK^ MKMMMRkf Unsigned version 38.40 8924 wm-F TO ORDER, CALL 1 800 STAMP24 KSjr?* SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE POSTAL SERVICE GUIDE TO U.S. STAMPS The end of the year is when anyone interested in stamps looks forward to our guide. With 456 pages featuring the most extensive listings and repro ductions of over 3,000 beautiful stamps, it’s bigger and more expan sive than ever. See page 27 for details. 1995 COMMEMORATIVE STAMP COLLECTION It’s not often you’d find Marilyn Monroe, Robert E. Lee, and Dick Tracy in the same place. But you will in our latest Commemorative Collection. A year of commemora- tives makes a gift worth giving anytime—especially the holidays. See page 27 for details. Philatelic Fulfillment Service Center Presorted United States Postal Service Box 419636 First-Class Mail Kansas City MO 64179-0996 Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10