US 4859 Great Spangled Fritillary Butterfly 70c plate block MNH 2014

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

4859

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Plate Block

Year of Issue

2014

Item Description

Detailed Description
This item consists of ONLY ONE
of the four perforated blocks as shown in the picture, not
all four blocks. I will send out any one block based on availability. If
you want to specify any particular block, please check with me before you
bid the item or place the order.

The GREAT SPANGLED FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY STAMP represent the
fourth butterfly stamp for use on large greeting card envelopes. The
stamp art was created on a computer, using images of preserved
butterflies as a starting point. The result is a highly stylized,
simplified image of a great spangled fritillary rather than an exact
replica.

The great spangled fritillary (Speyeria cybele) is named
for the silvery spots found on the undersides of its wings. A large
butterfly with a wingspan of 2.25 to 4 inches, it is found in all
northern states and ranges as far south as northern Georgia in the east
and central California in the west. Even though this striking butterfly
is a common sight in much of the country, it can be puzzling to
identify. Not only are females slightly darker than males, but
individuals in eastern populations are more orange in color, while those
in western populations are more brown.

All great spangled
fritillaries have one thing in common: a very close relationship with
violets. Females lay their eggs on or near clumps of violets in August
or September. When the eggs hatch, the larvae crawl to nearby violet
plants, but instead of having a snack, they hide among fallen leaves and
begin to hibernate. When spring arrives, the caterpillars come out of
hibernation and feed on fresh violet leaves before forming a chrysalis
and transforming into adult butterflies.

Nationally known artist Tom Engeman worked with art director Derry Noyes on this design.

The
square format of the stamp was developed in partnership with the
greeting card industry to indicate that this stamp may be used for
square envelopes weighing up to and including one ounce. Greeting card
envelopes printed with a silhouette of a butterfly indicate the need for
an additional 21 cents postage -- or the use of this butterfly stamp.
The butterfly stamp may also be used to mail envelopes with irregular
sizes and shapes.

Multiple
Variations

If you see a OR sign in the picture, this
means there are multiple variations available for this item.
The item consists
of ONLY ONE
of the variations as shown in the picture, not
all variations. I will send out any one based on
availability. If
you want to specify any particular variation, please check with me
before you
bid the item or place the
order.Pre-order
item

For any pre-order item,
I will always ship it out together with everything on the same
invoice once it is available. If you want other items arrive
earlier, please let me know and I will split the invoice before you
pay.

Large/Special
Order

If you have any special
order (large quantities, special stamps), please check with me
directly. I have not posted everything due to the
limited Hip store space.

Shipping &
Handling
Time

Most of the
items (except Pre-order items and FDC) will be sent out
within 1 business
day after you pay the invoice.
Please review the positive feedback from the buyers.
The actual delivery time varies due to the
destination.

Shipping &
Handling Fee

I am trying to
offer the lowest shipping fee if possible. The item will be
sent out via USPS standard mail (or first class mail) with no tracking
number. I will take a picture of the package as proof of
delivery. The shipping fee is listed as below

* First item (USA) -
between USD $1.17 and USD $2.29, depends on the
size
* First
Item (International) - between USD $1.83 and USD $5.84, depends on the
destination
* Each eligible additional item (USA / International) -
USD $0.10 (see
combined shipping discount), independent of size and
destination

Combined Shipping
Discount

The combined shipping
discount can be applied only on the items showing up in the
same invoice. Each eligible additional item will be
charged an additional of USD $0.10 as the shipping fee. If you
have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always
get back to you within 12 hours.

Important tips to save shipping fee

> If you are purchasing
> multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure
> all the items are in the basket before any
> payment. Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the
> items are listed there so that Hip System can apply the combined
> shipping discount
> properly.
>
> Otherwise, Hip /
> PayPal will charge the FULL shipping fee for each item and they withhold
> the transaction fee & commission based on FULL shipping
> payment. There is no easy way to refund the difference unless
> we cancel all the transactions one by
> one.
>
> If you have any
> question, please check with me before any
> payment.

Package Loss

Responsibilities

In order to provide the lowest shipping
fee, I am sending all items by USPS standard mail
without tracking number. I cannot hold responsible if the
packet is lost due to postage. If you need extra shipping
protection, please consider the following options and let me
know before you pay -

* Shipping Tracking
Number - an extra of USD $1.00 per
invoice
* Registered mail with
signature - between USD $10.00 and USD $15.00, please check with me
before you pay.

US Stamps Plate
Number

The actual
plate number of the US Stamps may vary unless it is specified in the
Item description / title. If you need the exact plate number shown in
the picture, please check with me before you place the
order.

US Stamp Sheets Plate
Position

The actual
plate position of the US Stamp Sheets may vary unless
it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact
plate position shown in the picture, please check with me
before you place the
order.

Seller Information

Seller

msfong (28937)

Registered Since

04/25/2013

Feedback

99.9%

Store

Fongan

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

United States, Canada

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money Back - Returns Accepted within 30 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)