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US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF, MNH, OG
US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF, MNH, OG
US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF, MNH, OG
US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF, MNH, OG

US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF, MNH, OG

$ 0.66

  • Cancellation Type: New Sheets
  • Certification: EzGrade™
  • Color: Blue, Brown Orange
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Denomination: 5¢ & 10¢ Cents
  • First City:: New York, NY
  • Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
  • Issued Date:: May 19, 1947
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Quality: Original Gum
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1947
  • Topic: Historical Figures
  • Year of Issue: 1941-1950

Description

US Stamp #948 - 1947 5¢ and 10¢ CIPEX Souvenir Sheet, EzGrade™ VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine) , MNH (Mint Never Hinged) , OG (Original Gum) EzGrade™ VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine), MNH (Mint Never Hinged), New Condition. This comes with a Certificate of Measurement & Grading from EzGrade.™ View Photo for details on stamps. I have listed photos of the exact stamps you should receive, both Front and Back. Series: Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition Issue Face value: 15 ¢ - United States cent First Day of Issue: May 19, 1947 First Day City: New York, NY Emission: Commemorative Print Run: 10,299,600 Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Rotary Press Perforations: Imperforate Color: Blue, Brown Orange Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), leading author and politician George Washington (1732-1799), first President of the U.S.A. U.S. #948 commemorates the 100th anniversary of America’s first postage stamps. This souvenir sheet bears reproductions of America’s first two postage stamps. When cut from the souvenir sheet, these stamps were actually valid U.S. postage. The souvenir sheet was sold at the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition in Grand Central Palace in New York City from May 17 to 25, 1947. Honoring America’s First Postage Stamps The first United States Postage Stamps, the 5¢ and 10¢ issues of 1847, began a new era in mail service. Before adhesive stamps revolutionized the U.S. postal system, letters were marked “Paid” by pen and ink, and by various hand-stamping devices. America’s first postage stamps went on sale on July 1, 1847. As a nation, America was taking shape at that time, and these stamps played an important part in its growth. The 5¢ issue of 1847 (Scott #1) features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is credited with organizing America’s postal service back in the 1700s. On July 26, 1775, he was appointed by the Continental Congress as the first Postmaster General of the Confederation – which was of great importance to communications during the Revolutionary War. The 10¢ issue of 1847 (Scott #2) pictures George Washington, Revolutionary War hero and the first U.S. President.