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 Programs are underway to preserve remaining stands of long-leaf and restore them where they have been replaced by other trees.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".






                             

SCOTT #3905 YIP HARBURG 37 CENT

     Yip Harburg (1896-1981) wrote the lyrics for more than 600 popular songs, including such classics as "Brother Can You Spare a Dime" and "Over The Rainbow".




                    

SCOTT #3943 GRETA GARBO 37 CENT

     Greta Garbo (1905-1990) was born in Sweden and became one of the greatest stars of the silver screen. Transitioning from silent films to the sound movies of Hollywood. Garbo captivated audiences with her seductive voice, which enhanced the acting style and beauty that made her a legend.




                       

SCOTT #3834 PAUL ROBESON 37 CENT

     A world-renowned actor, singer,and athlete, Paul Robeson (1898-1976) was a man ahead of his time. Whether performing spirituals and folk songs or interpreting Shakespeare's Othello, Robeson infused his life work with his principled stand against racism and his outspoken commitment to social justice.
     My personal favorite was his rendition of "Showboats" Old Man River.