2013 Global Forever Stamp,Earth

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336985 -- Mint Imperforate Stamp(s) -- Mint Stamp(s)

Mint Imperforate Stamp(s) ⓘ

336980 -- Fleetwood Imperf FDC -- First Day Cover

Fleetwood Imperf FDC ⓘ

336982 -- First Day Cover Imperf Horiz. Gutter Pair -- First Day Cover

First Day Cover Imperf Horiz. Gutter Pair ⓘ

336984 -- Mint Imperf Horiz. Gutter Pair -- Mint Stamp(s)

Mint Imperf Horiz. Gutter Pair ⓘ

336987 -- Mint Imperforate Plate Block -- Mint Stamp(s)

Mint Imperforate Plate Block ⓘ

336989 -- Mint Imperforate Sheet -- Mint Stamp(s)

Mint Imperforate Sheet ⓘ

336990 -- Mint Imperf Vert. Gutter Pair -- Mint Stamp(s)

Mint Imperf Vert. Gutter Pair ⓘ

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U.S. # 4740a

Value: $1.10 First-Class International 1-ounce rate

Issued: January 28, 2013

First Day City: New York, NY

Type of Stamp: Definitive
Printed by: Avery Dennison
Method: Photogravure printing in sheets of 80, with 4 panes of 20
Perforation: Imperforate

Self-Adhesive

The 2013 Global Forever stamp was designed by Greg Breeding using artwork by Italian artist Leonello Calvetti. Calvetti created this dramatic image with satellite images and 3-D computer technology.

This stamp was the first in a series of Global Forever Stamps. It also marked a change in letters rates to Canada and Mexico. Previously, the rate to mail letters to those nations was lower than the rest. But with this stamp going forward, the same stamp could be used to send mail to any country in the world.

Scarce Modern Imperforates

The modern imperforate stamps are one of the hottest stories around. In 2012, the U.S. Postal Service released some issues as press sheets. The sheets with die cut perforations were issued in limited quantities.

To the surprise of many collectors, officials then issued a small number of press sheets without perforations. The uncut sheets were only available in Kansas City, Missouri, yet most sold out immediately. In an instant, the imperforate stamp sheets became modern rarities. For example, only 75,000 Baseball All-Star se-tenant sheets were issued compared to 118,000 Bugs Bunny sheets with the 10th stamp imperforate.

In a controversial move, the editors of Scott Catalogue announced they would not list or give numbers to these stamps because they did not fit Scott guidelines. This decision was strongly debated since the imperforate stamps are valid for postage. They eventually decided to give the stamps minor numbers and have continued issuing imperforates in the years since.

Because they were issued in such limited quantities, these scarce modern imperforates can be difficult to find. Luckily Mystic purchased a small number of each imperforate stamp issued so you can add these modern rarities to your collection. Be one of the lucky few – order today.