2013 First-Class Forever Stamp,Imperforate La Florida
# 4750-53b - 2013 First-Class Forever Stamp - Imperforate La Florida
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U.S. # 4750-53b
2013 46¢ La Florida Imperforate
Block of 4
As their ship drew nearer to the coast, the Spanish crew was treated to a burst of color. The deep blue waters they were navigating were framed by a wave of lush vegetation and brilliantly hued flowering plants. The leader of the exploration, Ponce de León, named the land La Florida, or “Feast of Flowers,” which is a reference to the Easter celebration in Spain.
The conquistador claimed the land for his country during that 1513 voyage, opening the way for European settlement in the New World. Five hundred years later, many of the plant varieties de León marveled over can still be found in the state.
Florida spans three agricultural hardiness zones, with most of the state considered sub-tropical. The most typical problem gardeners face is choosing plants that can survive the heat, rather than the cold. Homeowners who landscape with non-native plants face quite an uphill battle against other elements, including inferior soil and pests.
Others prefer to combat the crowding of Florida’s natural habitat by cultivating its native species. Flowering varieties like yellow cannas, hibiscus, passionflowers, and morning glories tolerate heat well, rewarding gardeners with a splash of glorious color and refreshing shade on sweltering days.
Ethel Kessler designed the La Florida stamps using artwork created by Steve Buchanan. The stamps were designed to stand as separate images and work together as one. According the Kessler, Buchanan “brought the subjects together beautifully and broke them apart beautifully.” The 16-stamp pane includes an illustration of early Spanish explorers and information about the 500th anniversary.
Value: 46¢ First-Class letter rate
Issued: April 3, 2013 – 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s naming of Florida
First Day City: St. Augustine, FL at the Juan Ponce de Leon Dia de Fiesta
Type of Stamp: Commemorative
Method: Photogravure printing in sheets of 160, in 10 panes of 16
Perforation: Imperforate
Self-Adhesive
In a poll among readers of Linn’s Stamp News, the La Florida se-tenant was voted the best-design U.S. commemorative stamps.
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.
U.S. # 4750-53b
2013 46¢ La Florida Imperforate
Block of 4
As their ship drew nearer to the coast, the Spanish crew was treated to a burst of color. The deep blue waters they were navigating were framed by a wave of lush vegetation and brilliantly hued flowering plants. The leader of the exploration, Ponce de León, named the land La Florida, or “Feast of Flowers,” which is a reference to the Easter celebration in Spain.
The conquistador claimed the land for his country during that 1513 voyage, opening the way for European settlement in the New World. Five hundred years later, many of the plant varieties de León marveled over can still be found in the state.
Florida spans three agricultural hardiness zones, with most of the state considered sub-tropical. The most typical problem gardeners face is choosing plants that can survive the heat, rather than the cold. Homeowners who landscape with non-native plants face quite an uphill battle against other elements, including inferior soil and pests.
Others prefer to combat the crowding of Florida’s natural habitat by cultivating its native species. Flowering varieties like yellow cannas, hibiscus, passionflowers, and morning glories tolerate heat well, rewarding gardeners with a splash of glorious color and refreshing shade on sweltering days.
Ethel Kessler designed the La Florida stamps using artwork created by Steve Buchanan. The stamps were designed to stand as separate images and work together as one. According the Kessler, Buchanan “brought the subjects together beautifully and broke them apart beautifully.” The 16-stamp pane includes an illustration of early Spanish explorers and information about the 500th anniversary.
Value: 46¢ First-Class letter rate
Issued: April 3, 2013 – 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s naming of Florida
First Day City: St. Augustine, FL at the Juan Ponce de Leon Dia de Fiesta
Type of Stamp: Commemorative
Method: Photogravure printing in sheets of 160, in 10 panes of 16
Perforation: Imperforate
Self-Adhesive
In a poll among readers of Linn’s Stamp News, the La Florida se-tenant was voted the best-design U.S. commemorative stamps.
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.