US 4989 Penguins Additional Ounce plate block MNH 2015

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

4989

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Plate Block

Year of Issue

2015

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.

This beautiful stamp from the u.S. Postal service® pays tribute to the majestic emperor penguin (_aptenodytes forsteri_).

Largest of the penguin species, the emperor stands over three feet tall and can weigh more than 80 pounds. Emperor penguins rely on a layer of fat and a waterproof coat of short, stiff feathers to protect them from the subzero temperatures, powerful winds, and icy waters in their Antarctic habitat. Emperor penguins can dive deeper than 1,500 feet in pursuit of fish, squid, and crustaceans-farther than any other bird. They can stay submerged for nearly 20 minutes, though they usually resurface much sooner.

The stamp art is a stylized drawing of a pair of emperor penguins on a cool green background. The pop of orange and yellow on the birds’ beaks and ear patches lends a regal look to the aptly named emperors.

Illustrator Nancy Stahl hand-sketched and then digitally composed the art based on photos she took of emperor penguins at the Central Park Zoo in New York City. Art director Carl Herrman designed the stamp.

Penguins is being issued in self-adhesive sheets of 20 and coils of 100 stamps. The words “ADDITIONAL OUNCE” on this stamp indicate its usage value. Like a Forever® stamp, it will always be equal in value to the applicable price for the price category printed on them at the time of use.

Abbreviations
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DCP - Digital Color Postmark
FDC - First Day Cover

HORZ - horizontal
IMPERF - imperforated
MNH - Mint Never Hinged
NDC - No Die Cut
NMS - Non Machineable Surcharge
PNC - Plate Number Coil
VERT - vertical
WAG - water activated gum

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.

Seller Information

Seller

msfong (29189)

Registered Since

04/25/2013

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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)