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US 4915a Farmers Markets forever strip set (4 stamps) MNH 2014
Detailed Description The 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 ma ... Read More
Item Specifics
- Country
- United States
- Catalog Number
- 4915a
- Stamp Type
- General Issue
- Condition
- Mint (NH)
- Stamp Format
- Multiple
- Year of Issue
- 2014
Item Description
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.
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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
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Sales History
User | Price | Quantity | Date |
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seasons (161) | $4.59 | 1 | 08/28/2019 23:09:36 |
- Item Location
- California, United States
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- Worldwide
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