1985 Regular Issues, set of 11 stamps
# 2111-21 - 1985 Regular Issues, set of 11 stamps
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U.S. #2111-21
1985 Regular Issues
Set of 11 Stamps
- Includes three “D” rate change stamps
- Includes US flag over the Capitol stamps (including the first commemorative-sized US booklet stamp
- Also includes the first five stamps to ever picture seashells
Stamp Category: Definitive
Sets: D-rate Eagles, Flag Over Capitol, Seashells
Value: 22¢, rate for first-class mail
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Why the stamps were issued: For the rate increase from 20¢ to 22¢ that took effect on February 17, 1985.
About the stamp designs:
US #2111-13 – D-rate Eagle sheet, coil, & booklet stamps – The design for the D-rate stamps was generally the same as had been used on the A through C rate stamps. They were each printed in a single color with the same stylized eagle, designed by Bradbury Thompson. The C and D rate stamps differed from the A and B rate stamps with the addition of “Domestic Mail,” at the request of the Universal Postal Union. The D-rate stamps were ordered and printed in late 1981, in anticipation of a future rate change. They sat in storage until the 22¢ rate was announced for 1985. While the sheet and coil D-rate stamps were printed by gravure, the booklet stamp was the only one printed by intaglio. The booklet stamps are also slightly smaller and more well-defined, due to their engraving.
US #2114-16 – Flag Over Capitol stamps – These stamps were designed by Frank J. Waslick and picture a US flag waving over the US Capitol building. US #2116 also includes a quote from Lincoln’s Gettysburg address: “Of the people, by the people, for the people.” This was the first commemorative-sized US definitive booklet stamp. The larger size allowed designer Frank Waslick to add to the original artwork that appeared on the smaller definitive-sized stamps (#2114 and #2115). The size of the flag and the capitol remained the same, but the wings of the capitol were extended, and a flagpole and some Washington scenery were added.
US #2117-21 – Seashell stamps – These stamps had been in the works for four years. They were initially planned for a 1984 release, but the USPS pushed them to 1985 so they could be issued at the new 22¢ first-class rate. Peter Cocci designed the stamps, using color photos of the country’s largest seashell collection from the National Museum in Washington, DC.
The stamps depict two different types of mollusks. Univalves are the largest of the mollusk class and are single shells. Bivalves are the next largest class and are actually two shells hinged together. The five shells pictured on these stamps are all found in North American waters. These stamps picture:
The Frilled Dogwinkle (Nucella lamellose) is found from Alaska to California. The stamp was printed in black and brown.
The Reticulated Helmet (Cypraecassis testiculus) is found from Texas to Brazil. The stamp was printed in black, brown, and purple.
The New England Neptune (Neptunea decemcostata) is found from Canada to Massachusetts. The stamp was printed in black and brown.
The Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus) is found from the Carolinas to Texas. The stamp was printed in black and purple.
The Lighting Whelk (Busycon contrarium) is found from the Carolinas to Texas. The stamp was printed in black, brown, and purple.
U.S. #2111-21
1985 Regular Issues
Set of 11 Stamps
- Includes three “D” rate change stamps
- Includes US flag over the Capitol stamps (including the first commemorative-sized US booklet stamp
- Also includes the first five stamps to ever picture seashells
Stamp Category: Definitive
Sets: D-rate Eagles, Flag Over Capitol, Seashells
Value: 22¢, rate for first-class mail
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Why the stamps were issued: For the rate increase from 20¢ to 22¢ that took effect on February 17, 1985.
About the stamp designs:
US #2111-13 – D-rate Eagle sheet, coil, & booklet stamps – The design for the D-rate stamps was generally the same as had been used on the A through C rate stamps. They were each printed in a single color with the same stylized eagle, designed by Bradbury Thompson. The C and D rate stamps differed from the A and B rate stamps with the addition of “Domestic Mail,” at the request of the Universal Postal Union. The D-rate stamps were ordered and printed in late 1981, in anticipation of a future rate change. They sat in storage until the 22¢ rate was announced for 1985. While the sheet and coil D-rate stamps were printed by gravure, the booklet stamp was the only one printed by intaglio. The booklet stamps are also slightly smaller and more well-defined, due to their engraving.
US #2114-16 – Flag Over Capitol stamps – These stamps were designed by Frank J. Waslick and picture a US flag waving over the US Capitol building. US #2116 also includes a quote from Lincoln’s Gettysburg address: “Of the people, by the people, for the people.” This was the first commemorative-sized US definitive booklet stamp. The larger size allowed designer Frank Waslick to add to the original artwork that appeared on the smaller definitive-sized stamps (#2114 and #2115). The size of the flag and the capitol remained the same, but the wings of the capitol were extended, and a flagpole and some Washington scenery were added.
US #2117-21 – Seashell stamps – These stamps had been in the works for four years. They were initially planned for a 1984 release, but the USPS pushed them to 1985 so they could be issued at the new 22¢ first-class rate. Peter Cocci designed the stamps, using color photos of the country’s largest seashell collection from the National Museum in Washington, DC.
The stamps depict two different types of mollusks. Univalves are the largest of the mollusk class and are single shells. Bivalves are the next largest class and are actually two shells hinged together. The five shells pictured on these stamps are all found in North American waters. These stamps picture:
The Frilled Dogwinkle (Nucella lamellose) is found from Alaska to California. The stamp was printed in black and brown.
The Reticulated Helmet (Cypraecassis testiculus) is found from Texas to Brazil. The stamp was printed in black, brown, and purple.
The New England Neptune (Neptunea decemcostata) is found from Canada to Massachusetts. The stamp was printed in black and brown.
The Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus) is found from the Carolinas to Texas. The stamp was printed in black and purple.
The Lighting Whelk (Busycon contrarium) is found from the Carolinas to Texas. The stamp was printed in black, brown, and purple.