2020 Ruth Asawa Artist US Forever Stamps Scott 5504-5513 Panes of 20 MNH

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

5504-5513

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Full Sheet

Item Description

Issued August 13, 2020 and now SOLD OUT. ONLY 900,000 of these sheets were issued (1.8 million sets of 10: 2 sets per sheet).
These are "FOREVER" stamps and will always be valid for use to mail a First Class letter (currently 55 cents).

The U.S. Postal Service honors pioneering Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013). Showcasing Asawa’s wire sculptures, the pane includes 20 stamps, with two each of 10 designs, featuring photographs by Dan Bradica and Laurence Cuneo. The selvage features a photograph of Asawa taken by Nat Farbman in 1954 for Life magazine. Ethel Kessler served as art director and designer.

The pane includes 20 stamps, featuring photographs by Laurence Cuneo and Dan Bradica for David Zwirner. The selvage features a photograph of Asawa taken by Nat Farbman in 1954 for Life magazine. Ethel Kessler served as art director and designer for this issuance.

Paul Lanier, son of Ruth Asawa; George Takei of The Japanese American National Museum; and Jonathan Laib, of David Zwirner Gallery participated in the virtual opening event with USPS officials.

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Please note that all photos are stock unless explicitly called out otherwise in the condition section of the listing.  For plate block listings, plate block number and position may vary.  Zip block positions may also vary.  Zip block and plate block positions on sheets may also vary.

Seller Information

Seller

gil (4428)

Registered Since

07/11/2007

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Item Location

Washington, United States

Ships To

United States

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money back or replacement (buyer's choice) - Returns Accepted within 14 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)

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