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.