US 4915a Farmers Markets forever strip (4 stamps) MNH 2014

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

4915a

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Multiple

Year of Issue

2014

Item Description

Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Detailed DescriptionThe U.S. Postal Service® celebrates the abundance and bounty of America’s farmers markets with four colorful, se-tenant stamps depicting a table laden with products found at a typical farmers market. The stamp on the far left has among its products various baked goods, artisan cheeses, and eggs. The produce on the second stamp includes vegetables and fruits. Cut flowers adorn the third stamp. The stamp on the far right features live plants. Most items bear handwritten labels that identify the product and its price. Fruits, vegetables, cheeses, flowers, and other fresh products invitingly displayed on tables or bins-farmers markets invite us to share America’s agricultural bounty.The artist chose and arranged the products so that each stamp has a large focal point; each stamp is complete in itself yet forms a cohesive whole with the entire stamp strip. The stamp art was created using acrylic paint.Text on the back of the 20-stamp sheet describes the appeal of Farmers Markets.Farmers markets are an old idea that’s new again. Markets were once the main way Americans shopped. As towns and cities grew in the 19th century, farms were pushed farther from the population hubs, and new distribution systems and permanent in-town shops increasingly became the middlemen between consumers and farmers. However, in 1976 Congress passed the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act, and the number of markets has soared once more.Farmers markets flourish in every U.S. state and territory. Some markets thrive in permanent locations that operate year round; others are open only once a week during the harvest season. There are markets that sell just produce and meats; others also offer seafood, breads, prepared foods, or dairy products. Markets might include locally sourced honey or artisan crafts like soaps and candles. Live plants or cut flowers brighten many markets, and some markets feature live music or children’s activities, voter-registration drives, or local master gardeners offering advice. There are almost as many different combinations of goods and activities as there are markets.Considered by many to be the new town square, farmers markets offer, as they did in the past, a gathering place for diverse groups of neighbors to meet and mingle and to share news, recipes, and stories-in short, to create a new sense of community.Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamps with illustrations by Robin Moline.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 I have on Hip due to the store space limitation. Shipping & Handling Time Most of the items 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 $1.13 and USD $1.79, depends on the size First Item (International) - between USD $1.77 and USD $3.57, depends on the destination and the size Each eligible additional item (USA / International) - USD $0.10 (see combined shipping discount), independent of the destination and the size 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. Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the items are listed there and the shipping fee is calculated correctly before any payment. If you have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always get back to you within 12 hours. If you are purchasing the stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items are in the basket 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 (28457)

Registered Since

04/25/2013

Feedback

99.9%

Store

Fongan

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

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