SCOTT #3812 ROY ACUFF 37 CENT

     Roy Acuff (1903-92) became the King of Country music. Acuff was an outstanding performer, wrote hit songs, was key in popularizing the Grand Ole Opry, and with Fred Rose formed influential Acuff-Rose publishing.

                                  

3694 HAWAIIAN MISSIONARIES SHEET 37 CENT

     By the 1840's, many American missionaries had settled in the Kingdom of Hawaii. At that time, sending a letter to the U.S. meant asking a ship captain to mail the letter once he reached a U.S. port. The captain was paid 2 cents for his service.
     As mail increased, a better system was needed. On June 18,1851, the Kingdom of Hawaii authorized the printing of postage stamps. Used almost exclusively by missionaries, the first Hawaiian stamps became known as "Missionaries". The stamps went on sale October 1, 1851.
     A 2 cent stamp paid postage to the U.S. for newspapers and printed circulars. A 5 cent stamp transported a letter from the Honolulu post office to a ship at harbor. The 13 cent stamp paid the 5 cent Hawaiian postage to the ship, the 2 cent captain fee, plus 6 cents for U.S, postage from San Francisco to the east.

                          

SCOTT #3862 NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL 37 CENT

     The National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. is dedicated to all who served--military veterans, as well as citizens on the home front. More than 15 million men and about 338,000 women served in the U.S. armed forces during WW II. The war succeeded in ending oppressive European dictatorship.

                                        

ATTENTION: BUYERS OF 15 CENT SHEETS

     This week I'm featuring the near complete collection of, in pristine condition, 15 cent complete sheets. Now is the time to pick up that sheet that has eluded you to complete your collection. Remember all bids start at  99 cents. Good luck on your bidding.

SCOTT #3865-68 THE ART OF DISNEY 37 CENT

     Postmaster General John Potter stated The Art Of Disney stamps "capture the spirit of friendship as it appears in the art, the imagination and the creative tradition of Walt Disney." The First Day of Issue ceremony for the stamps was held at Disneyland in Anaheim, California.

                             

SCOTT #3772 AMERICAN FILMMAKING 37 CENT

     The American Filmmaking sheet marks the third appearance of actor Boris Karloff on a U.S. stamp. His first two came in 1977's sheet of Classic Movie Monsters. featured as both "Frankenstein" and "The Mummy". On the sheet below, he is being made up for his role as "Frankenstein".

                               

SCOTT #3439-43 DEEP SEA CREATURES 33 CENT

     The fish shown on this sheet of Deep Sea Creatures live in the lower mid-water and deep water regions of the ocean. Reaching depths of over 35,000 feet in places, this region is totally devoid of light. In order to live in such an environment, many of the fish have light-producing organs within their bodies.
          
                                    

SCOTT 3403 THE STARS AND STRIPES 33 CENT

     In a little less than 200 years, the Stars and Stripes increased its constellation from 13 to 50 stars. It has been an accurate chronicle of the growth of this great nation. The 20-stamp Stars and Stripes sheet pictures the original 13-star flag, our current 50-star flag, and eighteen others.

                                

SCOTT #3384-88 EDWIN POWELL HUBBLE 33 CENT

     The Hubble telescope is in orbit about 380 miles above the surface of the earth. This allows it to escape the effects of the atmosphere, which otherwise would blur images. The Hubble can detect objects 50-times fainter than those observed from earth.

                                        

SCOTT #3178 MARS PATHFINDER $3.00

    The Mars Pathfinder stamp measures a whopping 3 inches across by 1.5 inches high making it the largest U.S. postage stamp ever.

                              

SCOTT #3000 COMIC STRIP CLASSICS 32 CENT

     Few people know that 100 years ago yellow journalism got it's name from America's first comic strip--"The Yellow Kid."  A purely American art form, the comic's have been going strong ever since, giving us our daily dose of fun and laughter. The Postal Service estimates that 113 million Americans read the Sunday comics regularly.

                                

SCOTT #2841 MOON LANDING 29 CENT

     On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong spoke the words, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," and stepped out of the safety of the lunar module "Eagle" and onto the surface of the moon. This stamp celebrates the 25th anniversary of that amazing achievement.

                              

SCOTT #2818 BUFFALO SOLIDERS 29 CENT

     Long missing from the history of the West is the story of the all African-American cavalry regiments or "Buffalo Soldiers." These valiant soldiers were named by their Native American opponents, who thought they were as tough as buffalo.

                                 

 

SCOTT #4377 EDGAR ALLAN POE 42 CENT

     Edgar Allan Poe was one on America's greatest poets and fiction writers. A masterful storyteller with a vivid imagination. Poe (1809-1849) is famous for having written such gripping tales as The Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Black Cat. His Murders in the Rue Morgue, featuring a brilliant French investigator named c. Auguste Dupin, has been called the first detective story. Poe also wrote some of the most memorable poems in American literature. These include Eldorado, The Bells, The Raven, and my favorite Annabel Lee.

                          

SCOTT #2437-37 UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS 25 CENT

     The souvenir sheet shown below were the first American stamps to directly honor the Universal Postal Congress .Each stamp features a classic mode of mail delivery: a stagecoach, a steamboat, a Jenny, and an early automobile.
     These stamps specifically commemorated the 20th Universal Postal Congress, held at the Washington Convention Center.

                                   

FOR "STAMP DEALERS" ONLY

     Commencing November 1st and running through out the month of November, I will be listing early U.S. stamps in bulk packages, on my ebay site 10centstoreandmore. This is an opportunity for you to replenish your inventory or maybe pick up some items you may be out of stock on. Remember all items bid start at 10 cents with shipping at 55 cents for first item and 20 cents for each additional item. Remember the site is "10centstoreandmore"  https://www.ebay.com/sch/10centstoreandmore/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
  and I wish you happy bidding.
     Thank you for reading my blog.

SCOTT #2286-2335 AMERICAN WILDLIFE 22 CENT

     Featuring wildlife from through out the U.S., this colorful sheet was no exception.. Artist Chuck Ripper, premier wildlife designer for the Postal Service, carefully selected and researched the animals. birds, and insects that appear on these beautiful stamps--rendering each one with lifelike detail.

                              

SCOTT #2981 1945: VICTORY AT LAST 32 CENT

     The final tribute to the heroic people who helped win the war in countless ways was issued September 2, 1995, the 50th anniversary of Japan's formal surrender. The dedication ceremonies took place in Honolulu, Hawaii.
      Below is the last sheet of a series of 5.

                               

SCOTT #2838 1944: ROAD TO VICTORY 29 CENT

     The Road to Victory sheetlet spotlights Normandy, freeing Rome and paris, and the efforts of the Airborne and Red Ball Express. Other stamps focus on events in the pacific.
      Below is sheet #4 in a series of 5.

                                   

SCOTT #2765 1943: TURNING THE TIDE 29 CENT

     This and subsequent W W ll sheets were issued earlier than previous ones because collectors wanted to use individual stamps to create 50th anniversary First Day Covers. "Turning the Tide" focuses on the efforts of thousands of GI Joes in the European Theater.
     Below is the third sheet in a series of five.

                               

 

SCOTT #2697 1942: INTO THE BATTLE 29 CENT

     1942 was America's first full year of participation in the war. It was ayear of coming from behind for the Allies as the 1992 sheetlet "into the Battle" shows. The map and stamps focus on bombing Tokyo, Coral sea, Midway, and the deciphering of enemy codes, as well as as Corregidor, Guadalcanal, and other crucial topics.
     Below is sheet #2 of a series of 5.

                       

SCOTT #2559 1941: A WORLD AT WAR 29 CENTS

     World War ll was the most significant event of the 20th century. The U.S. Postal Service began planing for the war's 50th anniversary in 1985. It wanted to honor the key events of the war effort as well as the various aspects of national endeavor that contributed to Allied Victory. But how to do that without producing a thousand stamps?
     The solution was a series of sheetlets, one for each year of the war, that consisted of a large center map framed by 5 stamps on the top and 5 stamps on the bottom. Five years of commemorating World War ll would yield five sheets, for a total of 50 stamps, enough for an honorable tribute to accomplish Postal Service goals.
     Below is sheet #1 of a series of 5 sheets.

                         

SCOTT #3198-3202 CALDER AND HIS SCULPTURES 32 CENT

      What makes this sheet unique is two black inks were used to give the Calder stamps a sense of depth.  A "line" black was used to create the stamp's fine lines, and a "tone" black was used to make the shadows and the selvage portrait.

                              

ANNOUNCEMENT

    I just recently purchased a complete collection of booklets, many hard to find. I will be putting up for auction beginning October 3rd. Now you have a chance to fill in the missing booklets in your collection. Remember all items begin at 99 cents, on my site, "99cent stamps and more". Remember the date and good luck on your bidding.

SCOTT #1371 MOON SURFACE AND EARTH 6 CENT

   U.S. #1371 features the first photograph taken of Earth from deep space. It shows "Earthrise" over the lunar horizon.

                                  

SCOTT #1193 PROJECT MERCURY 4 CENT

     The Project Mercury stamp was printed and distributed to 305 Post Offices in sealed pouches, long before John Glenn even left on his historic flight. On his safe return, February 20, 1962, at 3:30 pm., Postal Headquarters ordered the pouches be opened. Within 1 1/2 hours, many offices sold out their entire stock.

                          

SCOTT #1552 DOVE OF PEACE 10 CENT--SELF-ADHESIVE GUM

     Although this "Dove Of Peace" Christmas stamp's design was attractive, the new self-adhesive gum used was anything but to collectors. Over time, the gum bled into the stamp, causing yellowing. Also, collectors couldn't soak the stamp off the envelopes.

                            

SCOTT #1912-19 SPACE ACHIEVEMENT 18 CENT

     The world's first re-usable manned space-craft, the United States space shuttle, Columbia, was launched into space on April 12, 1981. Columbia's success changed space travel forever. Since then, space shuttles are designed so they may be used for multiple launches.


                                

ANNOUNCEMENT

     Beginning September 1st, on my site, 99centstampsandmore, I will be putting up for sale the complete full sheet collection of Glen Fallstaff . This collection covers from Scott #929 to Scott #1504. This is a complete collection between these Scott numbers, except for a few sheets that I discerned was not collectable and I put in my "to use for postage file".
     Remember all my auctions begin at 99 cents, so this is the right time to fill in your missing sheets in your collection. All sheets are mint never hinged and in pristine condition, with a few exceptions, in the early years, due to their age, there might be some separations.
     Remember the date, and good luck on your bidding..

SCOTT #1 FRANKLIN 5 CENT RED BROWN

    First U.S. postage stamp. Because Franklin was first Post Master General, first stamp printed was in his honor. This 1847 stamp is very rare, and all collectors cherish this stamp.

                                     

SCOTT #4080-83 BASEBALL SLUGGERS 39 CENT

     Nicknamed "Campy", Roy Campanella  (1921-1993) hit 242 home runs during his 10 year career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the famous "Boys of Summer". A three-time National League MVP, he was also the first black catcher in the history of Major League Baseball.
     Hank Greenberg (1911-1986) is remembered as one of the all-time greatest right-handed batters. During his time with the Detroit Tigers, "Hammerin Hank" led the American League in home runs and in RBI four times each, and he was twice named Most Valuable Player.
     Known for his unusual high leg kick batting stance, Mel Ott (1909-1958) distinguished himself with the New York Giants for 22 seasons. Ott was the first National League player to hit 500 home runs, and he led the league in homers six times.
     Synonymous with the New York Yankees for nearly two decades, switch hitter Mickey Mantle (1931-1995) hit 536 home runs, including a record 18 in World Series play. A three-time American League MVP, he won the triple crown in 1956.


                         

SCOTT #3439-43 DEEP SEA CREATURES 33 CENT

     One of the last great wilderness on earth is underwater. Home to some of nature's most mysterious creatures.
     Row 1 Fanfin Angelfish
     Row 2 Sea Cucumber
     Row 3 Fangtooth
     Row 4 Amphipod
     Row 5 Medusa
 
                             

SCOTT #3378 PACIFIC COAST RAIN FOREST 33 CENT

     Temperate rain forest stretches along the Pacific coast from northern California to the Gulf of Alaska. Characterized by the occurrence of Sitka spruce, this ecosystem typically occupies a relatively narrow strip between the ocean and the mountains. The climate is mild and very wet--average annual precipitation ranges from 80 to 160 inches. Summer fogs are common and intense winter storms bring large amounts of rain and strong winds.

                      

SCOTT #4197 JAMES STEWART 41 CENT

     Actor James Stewart (1908-1997) is remembered as the hero in classic American movies such as Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939), The Philadelphia Story (1940) and Rear Window (1954). His naturalistic acting style, lanky physique, and slow drawling speech made seem more real than other movie stars, though his performances were in fact carefully planned. His numerous films include Destry Rides Again (1939), Harvey (1950), The Glenn Miller Story (1954), and a sentimental holiday favorite, It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

                       

SCOTT #4198 ALPINE TUNDRA 41 CENT

     Alpine tundra begins above the tree line (upper limit of tree growth) in high mountain areas such as the Rockies. In this environment, snow covers much of the landscape until spring, and temperatures can be chilly even in summer.

                         

SCOTT #3611 LONGLEAF PINE FOREST 34 CENT

     Although greatly reduced in size, the longleaf pine forest still occupies parts of its natural range in the coastal plains from southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Characterized by the longleaf pine, this unique ecosystem includes many plant communities that vary with soil type, moisture, and frequency of fire.

                          

SCOTT #3293 SONORAN DESERT 33 CENT

     Located in southern California and Arizona, the Sonoran Desert wraps around the Gulf of California, extending south into Mexico to include most of Baja and about half of the state of Sonora.
It has tropic-subtropic climate in which freezing temperatures lasting 24 hours rarely occur. In contrast, the other North American deserts, Great Basin, Mojave, and Chihuahuan, are temperate and landlocked.

                       

SCOTT #3236 AMERICAN ART 32 CENT

     Sampling of 20 great American artists such as Mary Cassatt, Grant Wood, Franz Kline, Edward Hopper, John Foster, John James Audubon, Joshua Johnson, Winslow Homer, etc.

                               

SCOTT #4423 KELP FOREST 44 CENT

     Hundreds of species live in the kelp forest, a lush undersea ecosystem in which the largest seaweeds known as kelp, grow as tall as trees.

                         

SCOTT #4031 AMBER ALERT 39 CENT

     Named after a nine year-old kidnapped in 1996, AMBER is an acronym for America's Missing Broadcast Emergency Response. When law enforcement officials have sufficient information about the circumstances of an abduction and believe that the child is in imminent danger, they will partner with local media to broadcast an alert.

                             

SCOTT #4099 SOUTHERN FLORIDA WETLAND 39 CENT

     The subtropical wetlands of southern Florida are remnants of great wilderness that stretched, unbroken, for hundreds of miles until about a century ago. They still include some of the most extensive saw grass marshes and mangrove swamps in the world---wetlands that support a remarkable number of species.

                        

SCOTT #3899 NORTHEAST DECIDUOUS FOREST 37 CENT

     Trees that shed their leaves each fall typify the deciduous forests of the northeastern United States. In autumn their vivid colors give these woodlands a unique beauty. The region's temperate climate, with four distinct seasons and ample precipitation, supports a complex forest community of plants and animals.

                           

SCOTT #3831 PACIFI CORAL REEF 37 CENT

     Coral reefs and their surrounding waters are complex ecosystems supporting thousands of different life-forms. But like the biologically rich rain forests of the tropics,they are also fragile realms, sensitive to temperature changes and highly vulnerably to human activities that exploit their resources.

                         

SCOTT #3802 ARCTIC TUNDRA 37 CENT

     Coldest of the North American ecosystems, the arctic tundra is a vast treeless region stretching across northern Alaska and Canada. Here the soil is permanently frozen except for the surface layer thawed by the summer sun, where plants take root.

                          

SCOTT #3611 LONGLEAF PINE FOREST 34 CENT

     Although greatly reduced in size, the long-leaf pine forest still occupies parts of its natural range in the coastal plains from the southeastern Virginia to eastern Texas. Characterized by the long-leaf pine, this unique ecosystem includes many plant communities that vary with soil type, moisture, and frequency of fire.
     This "forest built by fire" still supports diverse species, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Programs are underway to preserve remaining stands of long-leaf and restore them where they have been replaced by other trees.

                               

SCOTT #3506 GREAT PLAINS PRAIRE 34 CENT

     The varied tapestry of the tall grass, mixed-grass, and short-grass prairies reaches from the eastern woodlands and oak savannas to the foothills of the Rockies Grasses and wildflowers make good use of limited rainfall, and fire helps sustain the ecosystem. Prairies provide habitats for many animals, including the pronghorn---North America's fastest land animal--and the prairie dog, one of many burrowing animals that live on the prairies.

                          

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SCOTT #3786 AUDREY HEPBURN 37 CENT

     With elegance and grace, Audrey Hepburn charmed audiences in nearly 30 movies, including Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) and My Fair Lady (1964). she won an Academy Award for best actress in Roman Holiday (1953) and was posthumously awarded an honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work in 1993.

                            

SCOTT #4823 THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOREVER STAMP

     The Medal Of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor in combat, dates to 1861, when Abraham Lincoln signed the first bill authorizing the award into law. Today, the medal is presented for "conspicuous gallantry at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty".

SCOTT #3152 HUMPHREY BOGART 32 CENT

     Over the course of a career spanning a quarter of a century and 75 films, Humphrey Bogart rose to legendary status as one of America's most beloved "tough guys". Renowned for his roles in The Maltese Falcon (1941) and Casablanca (1943), he won the Academy Award for Best Actor in The African Queen (1951).  "Bogie" became an international cult figure in the 1960's,
     I'd be re-missed if I didn't mention that he was married to Lauren Bacall




                           

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SCOTT #B-4 SAVE VANISHING SPECIES 44+11 CENT

     The purchase of this stamp benefits conservation funds that are helping to create hope for the future.Under the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semi-postal Stamp Act of 2010, the Postal Service will transfer the net proceeds from the sale of these stamps to the United States Fish  and Wildlife Service to support the Multinational Species Conservation Funds.
     By purchasing this stamp, you are contributing funds that support efforts to create a future in which threatened animal species can once again thrive



                       

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SCOTT #4475 MOTHER TERRESA 44 CENT

     Noted for her compassion toward the poor, Mother Terresa (1910-1997)-- A Roman Catholic nun and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize---served the sick and destitute of India and the world for nearly 50 years.
     In 1996, President Clinton and the U.S. Congress awarded her honorary  U.S. citizenship, an honor bestowed on very few.


                       

SCOTT #4406 BOB HOPE 44 CENT

     Bob Hope (1903-2003) enjoyed a lifetime of success on stage and in radio, television, and film. He moved to America from England as a child and quickly discovered a natural talent for making people laugh. HOPE TRAVELED AROUND THE GLOBE PERFORMING FOR U.S. TROOPS AND HOSTED NUMEROUS HIGHLY RATED T.V,. SPECIALS.
    Best knowned for his "Rio" movies with Bing Crosby.







                       

SCOTT #4265 FRANK SINATRA 42 CENT

     Frank Sinatra (1915-1998) is admired worldwide as a supreme interpreter of American popular song. Several of his recordings-including "In The Wee Small Hours" and "Come Fly With Me" are considered classics. My personal favorites are his rendition of "New York, New York" and "Chicago, My kind of Town". Sinatra also demonstrated outstanding acting ability in films such as "From Here to Eternity" and the "Manchurian Candidate".




                          

SCOTT #4380-83 ABRAHAM LINCOLN 42 CENT

     As President from 1861-1865, Lincoln faced the crisis of the Civil War. He preserved the Union, while giving added meaning to the conflict by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and by calling for "a new birth of freedom".