U.S. Great Americans Series of 1980-1999

1¢ black ˇ Dorothea Dix, Social Reformer

Designer: Bernie Fuchs ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: G. M. Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
USPS Souvenir Page: SP503

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Issued 9/23/1983 in
Hampden, Maine
The issue ceremony was at the Hampden Academy.

This stamp, the 13th in the Series, replaced the 1¢
Americana stamp.

1844

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1 (bulls-eye)

small block

PB(6); PB(20);
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ;

1844a

imperforate pair

none

----

---

1844b

vert. pair imperf. between & at bottom

11.2 x 11.1

---

1844c

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate nos. 1 and 2

10.8 x 10.9 (line)

small block

PB(6); PB( 20);
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1844d-

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate nos. 1 and 2

10.8 x 10.9 (line)

large block

1844e

vertical pair imperforate horizontal

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1¢ brownish vermilion ˇ Margaret Mitchell, Author

Designer: Ron Adair (TX) ˇ Modeler: Frank J. Waslick ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP711

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Issued 6/30/1986 at the
Omni International in
Atlanta, Georgia

This stamp, the 31st in the Series, replaced the 1¢ Dorothea Dix stamp.

2168

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2168a

tagging omitted

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

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2¢ brown ˇ Igor Stravinsky, Composer

Designer: Burt Silverman (NYC) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP504

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Issued 11/18/1982 in
New York, New York
The issue ceremony was at the New York State Theater at the Lincoln Center, NYC.

This stamp, the 8th in the Series, replaced the 2¢
Americana stamp.

1845

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-6

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1982Š ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE;
vertical pair, full gutter between

1845a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

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2¢ bright blue ˇ Mary Lyon, Educator

Designer: Ron Adair (TX) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP712

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Issued 2/28/1987 at the
Chapin Auditorium in
South Hadley, MA

This stamp, the 37th in the Series, replaced the 2¢
Stravinsky stamp.

2169

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 2 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

untagged area under chin;
plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2169a

intentionally untagged; sheet stamp; intaglio C press; plate no. 3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2169b

tagging omitted (error stamp);
plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

untagged error, should be collected as a setenant pair, one tagged and one untagged,
unless from plate no. 1

3¢ olive green ˇ Henry Clay, Statesman

Designer: Ward Brackett (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: J. S. Creamer, Jr. ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP505

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Issued 7/13/1983 in
Washington, DC
The issue ceremony was
in the Old Senate Chamber of the U. S. Capitol.

This stamp, the 12th in the Series, replaced the 3¢
Americana stamp.

1846

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1 and 2

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1846a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate 1 only

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

known on both dead and high-brite papers

3¢ bright blue ˇ Paul Dudley White MD, Cardiologist

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: J. S. Creamer, Jr. ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP713

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Issued 9/15/1986 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

This stamp, the 34th in the Series, replaced the 3¢
Henry Clay stamp.

2170

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 2, 3 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block
dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2170a

intentionally untagged; sheet stamp; intaglio C press; plate no. 4

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none
dull and shiny gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4; known on both dead and high-brite papers

2170b

tagging omitted (error stamp);
plate nos. 2, 3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

untagged error, should be collected as a setenant pair, one tagged and one untagged,
unless from plate no. 2 or 3

4¢ purple ˇ Carl Schurz, Political Leader

Designer: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Modeler: Esther Porter ˇ Vignette: T. R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP506

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Issued 6/3/1983 in
Watertown, WI

This stamp, the 9th in the Series, replaced the 4¢
Americana stamp.

1847

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1847a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plates 1-3

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

4¢ blue violet ˇ Father Flanagan, Founder of Boys Town

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: T. R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Michael J. Ryan

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP714

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Issued 7/14/1986
in the high school
dining hall on
Father Flanagan Drive in
Boys Town, Nebraska

This stamp, the 32nd in
the Series, replaced the
4¢ Carl Schurz stamp.

2171

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2171c

tagging omitted error
sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

2171b

intentionally untagged; grayish violet;
A press plate no.1
C press; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2171a

(1993) intentionally untagged;
deep grayish blue; whiter paper
C press; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2171d

albino impression - all color omitted

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

setenant w/ partially or fully colored stamp(s)

5¢ brown (henna) ˇ Pearl Buck, Author

Designer: Paul Calle ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: T. R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP507

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6/25/1983 at McNeel Gymnasium in the Hillsboro Elementary-Middle School in Hillsboro, West Virginia

This stamp was the 11th in the Great American Series.

1848

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983Š;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE

5¢ dark olive green ˇ Hugo L. Black, Jurist

Designer: Christopher Calle ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Robert G. Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP715

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2/27/1986 at the United States Supreme Court in
Washington, DC

This stamp, the 28th in
the Series, replaced the
5¢ Pearl Buck stamp.

2172

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 2 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2172a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

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5¢ carmine Luis Munoz Marin, "Father of Modern Puerto Rico"

Designer: Juan Maldonado ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP716

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2/18/1990
San Juan, PR

This stamp, the 47th in
the Series, replaced the
5¢ Hugo Black stamp.

2173

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio C press; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)
dull gum

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1990;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ;
Descriptive Selvage:
stamp1: Luis Munoz Marin (1898-1980)
stamp 2: First Elected Governor of Puerto Rico, 1948
stamp 3: Founder of the Puerto Rico Commonwealth

2173a

intentionally untagged sheet stamp; intaglio C press; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)
dull gum

none

2173b

tagging omitted (error stamp); should be collected as a setenant pair, one tagged and one untagged, or with plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

6¢ orange (vermilion) ˇ Walter Lippmann, Columnist

Designer: Dennis Lyall (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: T. R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Robert G. Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP508

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9/19/1985 at the Hyatt Regency during the National Newspaper Convention's 100th anniversary in Minneapolis, Minnesota

This stamp, the 26th in the Series, did not meet any existing rate requirement but could be used to makeup the rate with another stamp.

1849

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

plate # block of 6;
plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers and selvage markings;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1849a

vertical pair, imperforate between
and at bottom

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

---

7¢ bright carmine ˇ Abraham Baldwin, Statesman

Designer: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Modeler: Esther Porter ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP509

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Issued 1/25/85 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia

This stamp, the 18th in the Series, did not meet any existing rate requirement but could be used to makeup the rate with another stamp.

1850

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6;
plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2
plate numbers and selvage markings

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

8¢ olive ˇ General Henry Knox, Statesman

Designer: Arthur Lidov (NY) ˇ Modeler: Ronald C. Sharpe ˇ Vignette: John S. Wallace ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP510

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7/251985 at the Georges Valley H. S. Auditorium in Thomaston, Maine

This stamp, the 25th in the Series, did not meet any existing rate requirement but could be used to makeup the rate with another stamp.

1851

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio I-8 press;
floating plate nos. 3-6

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1851a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate no. 6

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

none

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9¢ green (dark) ˇ Sylvanus Thayer, Educator

Designer: Robert Anderson (MA) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Stanley Scantlin

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP511

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Issued 6/7/1985 at Frothingham Hall at the Thayer Academy in Braintree, Massachusetts

This stamp, the 24th in the Series, did not meet any existing rate requirement but could be used to makeup the rate with another stamp

1852

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6;
plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2
plate numbers and selvage markings

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

10¢ Prussian blue ˇ Richard Russell, U. S. Senator

Designer: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Thomas J. Bakos

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP512

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Issued 5/31/84 at
Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia

This stamp, the 16th in the Series, replaced the 10¢
Americana stamp

1853

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6;
plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2
plate numbers and selvage markings

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1853a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

1853b

vertical pair, imperforate between

10.8 x 10.9

---

1853c

horizontal pair, imperforate between

10.8 x 10.9

---

1853d

vertical pair, imperforate horizontally

10.8 x 10.9

---

10¢ lake ˇ Red Cloud, Sioux Indian Chief

Designer: R. Anderson (MA) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: J. S. Creamer, Jr. ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP717

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Issued 8/15/1987 at the Red Cloud Community School in Red Cloud, Nebraska

This stamp, the 38th in
the Series, replaced the
10¢ Russell stamp

2175

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block,
dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1987;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2175a

A press plate #1; C press plate #2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

dull gum; plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2175b

tagging omitted

none

---

2175c

C press PL #2; bulls-eye perfs; dull gum; uniform pre-phosphored, solid tagging

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2175d

C press PL #2; bulls-eye perfs; shiny gum; mottled pre-phosphored tagging

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2175e

carmine; C press #2; bulls-eye; shiny gum; mottled pre-phosphored tagging

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

2175f

all color omitted

11.2 x 11.1

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11¢ dark blue ˇ Alden Partridge, Educator

Designer: Robert Anderson (MA) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: John S. Wallace ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP513

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Issued 2/12/1985 in
Northfield, Vermont

This stamp, the 19th in the Great American Series, replaced the
11¢ Americana stamp

1854

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio I-8 press;
plate nos. 2-5

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1854a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

none

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13¢ maroon ˇ Chief Crazy Horse, American Indian Leader

Designer: Brad Holland (NY) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: John Wallace ˇ Lettering: Thomas Bakos

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP514

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Issued 1/15/1982 in
Crazy Horse, South Dakota

This stamp, the 6th in the Great American Series, paid the new rate for postcards, effective 11/1/1981

1855

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1981Š;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE

1855a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate nos. 1-2

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

14¢ slate green ˇ Sinclair Lewis, Novelist

Designer: Bradbury Thompson ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Stanley Scantlin

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP515

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Issued 3/21/1985 in
Sauk Centre, Minnesota

This stamp was the 22nd in the Great American Series.

1856

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6;
plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2
plate numbers and selvage markings

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1856a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

1856b

vertical pair, imperforate horizontally

---

1856c

horizontal pair, imperforate between

---

1856d

vertical pair, imperforate between

---

1856e

all color omitted

10.8 x 10.9

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14¢ crimson ˇ Julia Ward Howe, Social Reformer

Designer: W. Brackett (CT) ˇ Modeler: V. J. Ruther ˇ Vignette: J. S. Creamer ˇ Lettering: R. Culin & J. L. Goodbody

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP718

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Issued 2/12/1987 in
Boston, Massachusetts

This stamp, the 36th in the Great American Series, replaced the 14¢
Sinclair Lewis stamp

2176

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 2 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1987;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2176a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

15¢ claret ˇ Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild West Showman

Designer: Jack Rosenthal (WY) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Michael J. Ryan

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP719

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Issued 6/6/1988 in
Cody, Wyoming
The dedication ceremony was held in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

This stamp, the 40th in the Great American Series, replaced the 15¢
Americana flag stamp.

2177

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 3 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1988;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2177a

(1990) A press plate #3;
D press plate #2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

2177b

A press (4-position) prephosphored
coated paper

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

2177c

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

2177d

all color omitted - setenant with other partially or completely colored stamps

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

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17¢ green ˇ Rachel Carson, Biologist

Designer: Ward Brackett (CT) ˇ Modeler: V. Jack Ruther ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Albert Saavedra

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP516

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Issued 5/28/1981 in
Springdale, Pennsylvania

This stamp, the 3rd in the Great American Series, paid the new First-Class rate for the second ounce of mail.

1857

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4 and 13-16

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE;
ŽMr. ZIP

1857a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate nos. 1, 3, 4, 13, 14

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

17¢ dull blue green ˇ Belva A. Lockwood, Women's Rights Activist

Designer: Christopher Calle ˇ Modeler: Frank Waslick Vignette: J. S. Creamer ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP720

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Issued 6/18/1986 in Middleport, New York

This stamp, the 30th in the Great American Series

2178

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate nos. 1, 2 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
pair with horizontal gutter between

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ;

2178a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

18¢ dark blue ˇ George Mason, Founding Father

Designer: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Gary M. Chaconas ˇ Lettering: James L. Goodbody

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP517

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Issued 5/7/1981 at
Gunston Hall, Virginia

This stamp, the 2nd in the Great American Series, replaced the 18¢
Americana stamp

1858

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-6 type I paper;
plate nos. 3 and 4 type II paper

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

pair with full horizontal gutter
between on the tagged stamp;
plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE;
ŽMr. ZIP

1858a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

19¢ brown Sequoyah, Devised the Cherokee Alphabet

Designer: Roy Anderson (CT) ˇ Modeler: Jack Ruther ˇ Vignette: John Wallace ˇ Lettering: Albert Saavedra

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP518

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Issued 12/27/1980 at the
Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

This stamp, the 1st in the Great American Series,
paid the new international rate for post cards,
effective 1/1/1981

1859

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 39529, 39530 -
note: this was the only
Great American Series stamp
that still used the
5-digit plate number;
paper type I

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE;
ŽMr. ZIP

20¢ maroon (claret) ˇ Ralph Bunche, Political Scientist

Designer: Jim Sharpe ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP519

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Issued 1/12/1982 at the United Nations in New York City, New York

This stamp, the 5th in the Great American Series, was the first of the four 20¢ stamps in the series

1860

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-8, 10, 11, 13

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

Š UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1981;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1860a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate nos. 2, 3, 7

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

20¢ green ˇ Thomas H. Gallaudet, Educator

Designer: Dennis Lyall (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: Gary M. Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP520

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Issued 6/10/1983 in
West Hartford, Connecticut

This stamp, the 10th in the Great American Series, replaced the 20¢ Bunche

1861

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983Š;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE

1861a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

20¢ black ˇ Harry S. Truman, 33rd President

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Thomas R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP521

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Issued 1/26/1984 in Washington, D. C.

This stamp, the 14th in the Great American Series, replaced the 20¢ Gallaudet

1862

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block;
dull gum

plate # block of 6; plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers & selvage markings;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1862a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 2 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block;
dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1983;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1862b

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 3 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

1862d

sheet; intaglio C press; plate no. 4

11.2 x 11.1

mottled

1862c

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1

none

---

20¢ red brown ˇ Virginia Apgar, Physician

Printed by the Banknote Corporation of America ˇ Designer: Robert Anderson (MA) ˇ Modeler: Ron Centra

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP721

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Issued 10/24/1994 in Dallas, Texas

This stamp, the 54th in the Great American Series, replaced the 20¢ Truman.

2179

tagged sheet stamp; T/A press;
plate nos. B1, B2, B3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid grainy;
uniform pre-
phosphored

plate # block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1993;
plate position diagram; price

2179a

orange brown; tagged sheet stamp;
T/A press; plate no. B2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

2179b

bright red brown; tagged sheet stamp;
T/A press

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

21¢ blue violet ˇ Chester Carlson, Inventor of Xerography

Designer: Susan Sanford (DC) ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: John Masure

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP722

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Issued 10/21/1988 in Rochester, New York

This stamp, the 42nd in
the Great American
Series, paid the rate for
post cards mailed from
the U.S. to Canada.

2180

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1988;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2180a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

22¢ dark chalky blue ˇ John J. Audubon, Painter & Naturalist

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Jack Ruther ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Gary Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP522

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Issued 4/23/1985 at the New York Historical Society in New York City

This stamp was the 23rd in the Great American Series.

1863

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6; plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers & selvage markings;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1863a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

1863b

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 3 (4-positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1863c

tagging omitted (error stamp)

---

none

---

1863d

vertical pair, imperforate horizontally

---

1863e

vertical pair, imperforate between

---

1863f

horizontal pair, imperforate between

---

23¢ purple ˇ Mary Cassatt ˇ Artist

Designer: Dennis Lyall (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: K. Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght & Thomas J. Bakos

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP723

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Issued 11/4/1988 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This stamp, the 43rd in the Great American Series, paid the second ounce rate for international surface mail.

2181

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (four positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1988;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2181a

A press; plate no. 1 (four positions);
C press; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

2181b

C Press uniform pre-phosphored
plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

2181c

C Press mottled pre-phosphored
plate no. 3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

mottled

2181d

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

---

25¢ blue ˇJack London, Author

Designer: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP724

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Sheet Stamp
Issued 1/11/1986 in
Glen Ellen, California

This stamp was the 27th in the Great American Series.

2182

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (four positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2182b

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1

none

2182d

horizontal pair imperforate between

---

2182f

vertical setenant pair,
bottom stamp all color omitted

11.2 x 11.1

---

Booklet Stamp
Issued 5/3/1988 in
San Francisco, California
Three stamp booklets were made. Two had 6-stamp panes, a 1-pane ($1.50) and a 2-pane ($3). The third had two 10-stamp panes ($5).

2182a

booklet pane (10)

large block

note: the stamps from the 10-stamp
booklet panes are narrower than the
6-stamp panes. These stamps measure:
21.34 x 24.38 mm

2182c

booklet pane (10) tagging omitted

none

2182e

booklet pane (10)
all color omitted on right stamps

2197

booklet single

large block

note: the stamps from the 6-stamp booklet panes are wider than those from the
10-stamp panes. These stamps measure:
22.10 x 24.38 mm

2197a

booklet pane (6)

large block

2197b

tagging omitted single (wider)

none

2197c

tagging omitted booklet pane of 6 (wider)

none

28¢ myrtle green ˇ Sitting Bull, Sioux Chief

Designer: Robert D. Anderson (MA) ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP725

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Issued 9/14/1989 in
Rapid City, South Dakota

This stamp, the 46th in the Great American Series, paid the post card rate sent via surface mail to all foreign destinations except Canada and Mexico.

2183

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
plate no. 1 (four positions)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1988;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

29¢ blue ˇ Earl Warren, Chief Justice

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Richard Sennett ˇ Engraver: Czeslaw Slania

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP726

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Issued 3/9/1992 in
Washington, D.C.

This stamp, the 52nd in the Great American Series, replaced the 29¢
Americana stamp.

2184

pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. S1, S2

10.9 x 10.9
(bulls-eye)

mottled

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1991;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

Descriptive Selvage:
Earl Warren (1891-1974),
prominent jurist. Elected Governor of
California for three terms. 14th Chief
Justice of the U.S. from 1953 to 1969

29¢ indigo ˇ Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President

Printed by Stamp Venturers ˇ Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Richard Sennett (of Stamp Venturers)

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP727

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Issued 4/13/1993 in
Charlottesville, Virginia

This stamp, the 53rd in the Great American Series, replaced the 29¢
Earl Warren stamp.

2185

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. S1, S2

10.9 x 10.9
(bulls-eye)

solid

plate # block of 4; ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1993;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

plate position diagram with inscription:
This plate position
during printing

30¢ olive gray ˇ Frank C. Laubach, Educator

Designers: Richard Sparks (CT) ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Thomas J. Bakos

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP523

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Issued 9/2/1984 at the Benton Area Junior-Senior High School in Benton, Pennsylvania

This stamp, the 17th in the Great American Series, replaced the 30¢
Americana stamp

1864

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6; plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers & selvage markings;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1864a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1864b

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

1864c

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1

none

---

32¢ brown ˇ Milton Hershey, Philanthropist

Designer: Dennis Lyall (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ron Centra (of Banknote Corporation of America) ˇ Engraver: Richard Baratz

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1126

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Image Size: 18.03 x 20.83 mm

Issued 9/13/1995 in
Hershey, Pennsylvania

This stamp was the 57th in the Great American Series and paid the First-Class
rate for the first ounce on domestic letters.

2933

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. B1, B2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

plate # block of 4;
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1994 ˇ .32 x 100 = $32.50

Promotional Message:
Like to see other great ˇ stamps and products offered ˇ by the Postal Service? ˇ Send for our free catalog ˇ USPS FREE CATALOG OFFER ˇ NCSC 6060 PRIMACY PKWY ˇ SUITE 101 MEMPHIS, TN ˇ 38188-001. Offer good while ˇ supplies last.

32¢ green ˇ Carl Farley, Humanitarian

Designer: Dennis Lyall (CT) ˇ Modeler: Banknote Corporation of America

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1127

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Image Size: 17.53 x 21.34 mm

Issued 4/26/1996 in
Amarillo, Texas

This stamp, the 59th in the Great American Series, replaced the 32¢ Hershey stamp and paid the First-Class rate for the first ounce on domestic letters.

2934

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate no. B1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid, lightly coated examples appear mottled

plate # block of 4;
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1995 ˇ .32 x 100 = $32.50

32¢ lake ˇ Henry R. Luce, Publisher

Designer: Richard Sheaff (AZ) ˇ Modeler: Banknote Corporation of America ˇ Engraver: Milos Ondracek

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1128

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20 stamps ( 5 x 4 ) per pane

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Image Size: 17.58 x 20.37mm

Issued 4/3/1998 in New York, New York

This stamp, the 60th in the Great American Series, replaced the 32¢ Farley stamp and paid the First-Class rate for the first ounce on domestic letters.

2935

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate no. B1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

grainy solid

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1997 ˇ .32 x 20 = $6.40

32¢ blue ˇ Lila & DeWitt Wallace, Publishers

Printer: Ashton-Potter ˇ Designer: Howard Paine (VA) ˇ Modeler: Joseph Sheeran

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1129

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20 stamps ( 5 x 4 ) per pane

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Image Size: 21.34 x 25.15 mm

Issued 7/16/1998 in
Pleasantville, New York

This stamp, the 61st in the Great American Series, replaced the 32¢ Luce stamp and paid the First-Class rate for the first ounce on domestic letters.

2936

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio Stevens press;
plate no. P1

11.3 x 11.2

solid

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1997 ˇ .32 x 20 = $6.40

2936a

light blue

11.3 x 11.2

solid

35¢ gray ˇ Charles R. Drew MD, Scientist and Surgeon

Designer: Nathan Jones (TX) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Gary Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP524

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Image Size: 19.05 x 22.09 mm

Issued 6/3/1981 in Washington, D. C.

This stamp, the 4th in the Great American Series,
paid the new First-Class postage rate for
two ounces of mail

1865

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE;
ŽMr. ZIP

1865a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

35¢ black ˇ Dennis Chavez, U.S. Senator

Designer: Chris Calle, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP728

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Image Size: 18.03 x 20.83 mm

Issued 4/3/1991 in
Albuquerque, New Mexico

This stamp, the 49th in the Great American Series, paid the new rate for one ounce letters to Mexico.

2186

pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. S1, S2

10.9 x 10.9 (L-perf)

uncoated paper; mottled
tagging

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4
ŠUnited States Postal Service 1991;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ;
Dennis Chavez ˇ Born, Apr. 8, 1888 ˇ
Died, Nov. 18, 1962
U.S. Representative from New Mexico. ˇ
Served 1931 to 1935
Became U.S. Senator ˇ 1935. Served until ˇ
his death in 1962

37¢ blue ˇ Robert Millikan, Physicist

Designer: Roy Anderson (AZ) ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Joseph Creamer, Jr. ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP525

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Issued 1/26/1982 at the California Institute of Technology in
Pasadena, California

This stamp, the 7th in the Great American Series,
paid the new First-Class postage rate for
two ounces of mail, effective, 11/1/1981

1866

tagged sheet stamp;
intaglio Cottrell press;
plate nos. 1-4

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

overall

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1981Š ;
ŽUSE CORRECT ZIP CODE

1866a

tagging omitted (error stamp)
plate no. 3

11.2 x 10.5
electric eye

none

---

39¢ rose lilac ˇ Grenville Clark, Statesman

Designer: Roy Anderson (AZ) ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP526

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Issued 3/20/1985 at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire

This stamp was the 21st in the Great American Series.

1867

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6; plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers & selvage markings; ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1867c

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

large block

1867d

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4;
ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1985;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1867a

vertical pair, imperforate horizontally

---

1867b

vertical pair, imperforate between

---

40¢ dark green ˇ Lillian M. Gilbreth, Engineer

Designer: Ward Brackett (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ronald C. Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Gary J. Slaght

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP527

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Issued 2/24/1984 at the Montclair State College Student Center in
Montclair, New Jersey

This stamp, the 15th in the Great American Series, paid the international air mail rate for the first half ounce

1868

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
floating plate no. 1

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

small block

plate # block of 6; plate # block of 20 with either 1 or 2 plate numbers & selvage markings; ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1868a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

40¢ dark blue ˇ Claire Chennault, Flying Tiger

Designer: Chris Calle (CT) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP729

Scott

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Issued 9/6/1990 in
Monroe, Louisiana

This stamp, the 48th in the Great American Series, replaced the 40¢ Gilbreth.

2187

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall
dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1990;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

Descriptive Selvage:
Claire Lee Chennault ˇ (1890-1958) Lt. Gen.
Led AVG Flying Tigers ˇ in China, 1941-43
Headed WWII China ˇ Air War 1943-45

2187a

C Press uniform pre-phosphored coated paper; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid
dull gum

2187b

(1998) C Press uniform pre-
phosphored coated paper; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

grainy solid
low gloss gum

2187c

(1994) C Press mottled pre-
phosphored coated paper

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

mottled
shiny gum

2187d

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

45¢ bright blue ˇ Harvey Cushing MD, Brain Surgeon

Designer: Bradbury Thompson ˇ Modeler: Ronald Sharpe ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Michael J. Ryan

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP730

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Issued 6/17/1988 in
Cleveland, Ohio

This stamp was the 41st in the Great American Series.

2188

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1987;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2188a

(1990) blue; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall

2188b

tagging omitted (error Stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

46¢ carmine ˇ Ruth Benedict, Anthropologist

Designer: Roy Anderson (AZ) ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown, J. Smith

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1131

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Issued 10/20/1995 in
Virginia Beach, Virginia

This stamp was the 58th in the Great American Series.

2938

pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
uncoated paper;
intaglio D press;
plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

mottled

plate # block of 4;
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1994 ˇ .46 x 100 = $46.00

Promotional Message:
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50¢ brown ˇ Chester W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral

Designer: Christopher Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: Thomas R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Robert G. Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP528

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Issued 2/22/1985 at the Admiral Nimitz State Historical Park in Fredericksburg, Texas

This stamp, the 20th in the Great American Series, replaced the 50¢
Americana stamp

1869

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio I-8 press;

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

overall, shiny gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4; ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984; USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1869a

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate nos. 1, 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block; dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

1869d

A press 4-position selvage; plate no. 2
and C press plate no. 3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

overall,
dull gum

1869e

(1992) prephosphored uncoated;
C press plate no. 3

11.2 x 11.1

mottled; shiny gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

1869b

tagging omitted (error stamp)

10.8 x 10.9 (L-perf)

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1869c

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1; dull gum

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52¢ purple ˇ Hubert Humphrey, Vice President

Designer: John Berkey (MN) ˇ Art Director and Typographer: Howard Paine

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP731

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Issued 6/3/1991 in
Minneapolis, Minnesota

This stamp was the 50th in the Great American Series.

2189

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp; coated paper; intaglio C press;
plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1984;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

Descriptive Selvage:
Hubert H. Humphrey ˇ was born in 1911 ˇ and died in 1978 ˇ He served four terms ˇ as a U.S. Senator ˇ from Minnesota ˇ (Plate 1 only) From 1964 to 1968 ˇ he served as the 38th ˇ U.S. Vice President.
Note: This was corrected to read "From 1965 to 1969" and appears on both plates 1 and 2.

2189a

pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
uncoated paper; intaglio C press;
plate nos. 1, 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

mottled

55¢ green ˇ Alice Hamilton MD, Social Reformer

Designer: Chris Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ron Centra (of Banknote Corporation of America) ˇ Engraver: Richard Baratz

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1133

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Issued 7/11/1995 in
Boston, Massachusetts

This stamp was the 55th in the Great American Series.

2940

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. B1, B2, B3

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

grainy solid

plate # block of 4;
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1995 ˇ .55 x 100 = $55.00

Promotional Message:
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2940a

pair - die cutting omitted

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55¢ black ˇ Justin Morrill,

Illustrator: Burt Silverman (NY) ˇ Designer: Howard Paine (VA) ˇ Modeler: Banknote Corporation of America, Inc.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1134

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Issued 7/17/1999 in
Stratford, Vermont

This stamp, the 63rd
and last of the Great American Series, replaced the 55¢ Hamilton stamp.

2941

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio Epikos press;
plate no. B1

serpentine die-cut 11.7x11.5

self- adhesive

solid

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1998 ˇ .55 x 20 = $11.00

56¢ scarlet ˇ John Harvard, Philanthropist

Designer: Robert Anderson (MA) ˇ Modeler: Clarence Holbert ˇ Vignette: Thomas R. Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Robert G. Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP732

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Issued 9/3/1986 in
Cambridge, Massachusetts

This stamp was the 33rd in the Great American Series.

2190

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2190a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

65¢ dark blue ˇ Hap Arnold, Father of modern U.S. Air Force

Designer: Chris Calle (CT) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Michael J. Ryan

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP733

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Issued 11/5/1988 in
Gladwyne, Pennsylvania

This stamp was the 44th in the Great American Series.

2191

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1988;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2191a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

75¢ deep magenta ˇ Wendell Willkie, Politician

Designer: Chris Calle (CT) ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Richard Everett

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP734

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Issued 2/16/1992 in
Bloomington, Indiana

This stamp was the 51st in the Great American Series.

2192

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp; coated paper; intaglio C press;
plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid
dull gum

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1991;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

Descriptive Selvage:
Wendell Willkie, ˇ lawyer, businessman ˇ and politician. ˇ Candidate for the ˇ U.S. presidency in ˇ
the 1940 election. ˇ In One World 1943, ˇ
he pleaded for ˇ global cooperation

2192a

pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
uncoated paper; intaglio C press;
plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

mottled
shiny gum

77¢ blue ˇ Mary Breckinridge, Midwifery Pioneer

Illustrator: B. Silverman (NY) ˇ Designer: H. Paine (VA) ˇ Engraver: Martin Morck ˇ Modeler: Banknote Corp. of America

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1135

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Issued 11/9/1998 in
Troy, New York

This stamp was the 62nd in the Great American Series.

2942

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio Epikos press;
plate nos. B1, B2

serpentine die-cut
11.5 x 11.5
self- adhesive

solid

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1998 ˇ .77 x 20 = $15.40

78¢ bright violet ˇ Alice Paul, Suffragette

Designer: Chris Calle (CT) ˇ Modeler: Ron Centra (of Banknote Corporation of America)

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP1136

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Issued 8/18/1996 in
Mount Laurel, New Jersey

This stamp was the 56th in the Great American Series.

2943

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. B1, B2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

plate # block of 4;
PANE POSITION (with diagram showing the position)
ŠUSPS 1994 ˇ .78 x 100 = $78.00

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2943a

dull violet;
uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp;
intaglio T/A press;
plate nos. B1, B2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

grainy solid

$1 dark Prussian green ˇ Bernard Revel, Educator

Designer: Tom Broad (MD) ˇ Modeler: Peter Cocci ˇ Vignette: Kenneth Kipperman ˇ Lettering: Robert Culin, Sr.

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP735

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Issued 9/23/1986 in
New York, New York

This stamp was the 35th in the Great American Series and replaced the $1
Americana stamp.

2193

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2193b

tagging omitted

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

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$1 deep blue ˇ Johns Hopkins, Philanthropist

Designer: Bradbury Thompson ˇ Vignette: Gary Chaconas ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP736

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Issued 6/7/1989 in
Baltimore, Maryland

This stamp, the 45th in the Great American Series, replaces the $1 Revel.

2194

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large block

"Lipstick on Shirt Front" variety;
plate # block of 4; pane of 20
ŠUSPS 1989

2194b

deep blue

overall

2194c

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none

2194d

dark blue

solid

2194e

blue

---

mottled

2194f

blue

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grainy solid

$2 bright violet ˇ William Jennings Bryan, Legislator & Orator

Designer: Tom Broad (MD) ˇ Vignette: Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Dennis Brown

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP737

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Issued 3/19/1986 in
Salem, Illinois

This stamp, the 29th in the Great American Series, replaced the $2
Americana stamp.

2195

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4, ZIP block of 4

ŠUNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1986;
USE CORRECT ZIP CODEŽ

2195a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

$5 copper red ˇ Bret Harte, Author

Designer: Arthur Lidov (CA) ˇ Modeler: Esther F. Porter ˇ Vignette: Thomas Hipschen ˇ Lettering: Thomas J. Bakos

Issue Date ˇ Usage
Souvenir Page: SP739

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Issued 8/25/1987 in
Twain Harte, California

This stamp, the 39th in the Great American Series, replaced the $5
Americana stamp.

2196

tagged sheet stamp; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 1

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

large block

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
ŠUSPS 1986

2196a

tagging omitted (error stamp)

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

none

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2196b

uniform pre-phosphored sheet stamp; coated paper; intaglio A press;
4-position selvage; plate no. 2

11.2 x 11.1
(bulls-eye)

solid

plate # block of 4; pane of 20
ŠUSPS 1986