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Native Americans, also known as American Indians, Indigenous Americans and other terms, are the indigenous peoples of the United States, except Hawaii and territories of the United States. More than 570 federally recognized tribes live within the US, about half of which are associated with Indian reservations. The term "American Indian" excludes Native Hawaiians and some Alaskan Natives, while "Native Americans" (as defined by the US Census) are American Indians, plus Alaska Natives of all ethnicities. The US Census does not include Native Hawaiians or Chamorro, instead being included in the Census grouping of "Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander". 23 / 632 -
Stories about America's West have long been among the most popular pieces of American folklore. This set pays tribute to 16 individuals and features four topic-oriented stamps as well. Each of the individuals honored played an important part in the amazing history of America. This set of stamps is the first installment in a series known as the "Classic Collection." The Classic Collection will feature two or three releases each year with the same unique 20-stamp format as the Legends of the West stamps. Broadly-defined Americana themes, exceptional artwork, a banner printed on the selvage of the sheet, and descriptive text on the back of each stamp will make them a favorite with collectors. 24 / 632 -
Issued as part of the ongoing Bicentennial celebration, the 13¢ State Flags pane was a first in U.S. history. This was the first time a pane with 50 face-different stamps was issued. Each state is represented by its official flag, with the stamps arranged on the sheet in the same order each state was admitted into the Union. The format proved to be popular with collectors, and has been repeated many times since. 26 / 632 -
The Postal Service issued a 32-cent Alfred Hitchcock commemorative stamp on August 3, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. This was an addition to the Legends of Hollywood Series. Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) was a British filmmaker and producer largely known for films of the suspense and thriller genres. On the stamp appears a laser cut profile of Hitchcock in the upper left corner. Designed by Richard Sheaff of Scottsdale, Arizona, the stamps were printed by Senett Security Products in the gravure process. 28 / 632 -
This pane of fifteen 33-cent Arctic Animals commemorative stamps was issued on March 12, in Barrow, Alaska. Wildlife has been one of the most popular stamp subjects. These five stamps, repeated three times in varying orders in a gummed pane of fifteen, are color reproductions of existing photographs of individual Arctic animals. The stamps were designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, and photographed by Art Wolfe (Arctic Hare), Joe McDonald (Wolf), Zig Leszczynski (Snowy Owl), Gary Schultz, (Arctic Fox), Jeff Foott (Polar Bear), and Johnny Johnson (polar bear family). 41 / 632 -
The story of these stamps begins in 1978, when Fleetwood hired father-son wildlife artists Arthur and Alan Singer to create 50 original paintings of state birds and flowers for a set of Fleetwood. When U.S. Postal Service officials saw the high-quality paintings, they immediately decided to issue a 50-stamp se-tenant showcasing the father-son team’s watercolor paintings. The father-son team labored for over a year on this beautiful philatelic masterpiece. Arthur created the birds, while son Alan painted the flowers. Each stamp is unique – making it the first series of its size to feature original artwork for each different stamp. North Carolina and Virginia share both their state flower (Flowering dogwood) and their state bird (Cardinal, yet each state is represented by an original watercolor painting. At the time of their issue, these stamps were the most popular in U.S. Postal history. 43 / 632 -
On December 30, 2003 the USPS issued the first of 3 stamp panes honoring the art of Disney. Every good story has heroes and villains, but friends play a part too. From the friendships in Disney films, we've learned how to share, trust, laugh in spite of difficulties, and sometimes, just have fun. The Art of Disney: Friendship stamps feature several world-famous friends: Goofy, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; Bambi and Thumper; Simba and his father, Mufasa; and Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio. 45 / 632 -
American Folk Art Series Carousel Animal Stamps. As part of the Folk Art Series, the Postal Service issued four new designs, featuring four carousel horses. The 32-cent stamps were issued July 21, 1995 in Lahaska, Pennsylvania. The stamps were designed by Paul Calle of Stamford, Connecticut. 46 / 632 -
The Postal Service commemorated Classic American Dolls with the issuance of a pane of fifteen 32-cent stamps on July 28, 1997, in Anaheim, California. The pane features fifteen dolls that were selected to appeal to both antique and modern doll collectors. The names of the dolls appear on the bottom of the sheet. Designed by Derry Noyes of Washington, DC, the stamps were printed by Ashton-Potter (USA), Ltd., in the offset process. Dolls featured are "Alabama Baby" and Martha Chase, "Baby Coos", Ludwig Greiner, "The Columbian Doll", Plains Indian, "Betsy McCall", Johnny Gruelle's "Raggedy Ann", Izannah Walker, Percy Crosby's "Skippy", Martha Chase, "Babyland Rag", "Maggie Mix-up", American Child", Scooties, Albert Schoenhut 47 / 632 -
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The magnificent 1901 Pan-American Exposition celebrated the impressive progress America had made in engineering and industry. Six stamps were issued in conjunction with the fair. They were the first stamps of the twentieth century and the first bi-colored general release since the 1869 Pictorials. A printing error caused a number of prized inverted stamps. The three stamps on the bottom of this sheet are reprints of 1901 issue. 100 / 632
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