US B5a Breast Cancer imperf NDC horz pair MNH 2014

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

B5a

Stamp Type

Semi-Postal

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Pair

Year of Issue

2014

Item Description

Detailed Description
The _BREAST CANCER RESEARCH_
semipostal stamp, originally issued in 1998, is being reissued in 2014.
Mandated by Congress in 1997 and signed into law by President Bill
Clinton, the 1998 Breast Cancer Research stamp was the first semipostal
issued by the U.S. Postal Service®. Semipostals are stamps sold at a
surcharge to raise money for a particular cause. Purchase of this stamp
supports the Breast Cancer Research work of the National Institutes of
Health and the Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense.The
stamp art depicts a woman standing with her right arm raised, reaching
behind her head in the position recommended for breast self-examination.
The drawing of the woman’s body is set against a background of pastel
colors ranging from yellow to violet that cover the entire face of the
stamp. Across the top of the stamp are the words “Breast Cancer.”
Circling the figure’s right breast are the phrases, in all caps, “FUND
THE FIGHT.” and “FIND A CURE.”

Art director Ethel Kessler,
herself a breast cancer survivor, faced a challenge in designing the
stamp. She wanted a design that brought awareness to the importance of
Breast Cancer Research while offering a positive and uplifting image.
After working with variations on the theme of pink ribbons-the symbol of
breast cancer awareness-and photographs that struck her as too
melancholy, Kessler turned to artist Whitney Sherman for other ideas.

Sherman
produced many sketches, but one stood out from the others. A woman
stands with her right arm raised, reaching behind her head in the
position recommended for breast self-examination. The pose reminded the
artist of depictions of the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis
(Diana to the Romans), reaching back to pull an arrow from the quiver
hanging from her shoulder. The archetype represented by Artemis
signifies strength, courage, survival, and hope, all the emotions that
the art director and artist hoped to capture in the stamp art.

Each
Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp is valid for postage at the
First-Class Mail®, single-piece, first-ounce rate in effect at the time
of purchase. To date, the stamp has raised more than $78 million for
Breast Cancer Research.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 (28701)

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)