MATTED UNUSED U.S. STAMP HONORING ELVIS PRESLEY
This U.S. postage stamp was issued on January 8,1993 in Memphis, TN. In 1956, Elvis Presley exploded on the music scene with his blockbuster hit “Heartbreak Hotel” and popular music was never the same again. Interestingly, he began as a country singer in Memphis, Tennessee. Influenced by the Grand Ole Opry and blues music he heard on the radio, Elvis made his first recordings, country backed with rhythm & blues, with Sun Records and began touring as a promising newcomer to the country and western field.

 

His talent in rhythm & blues, as well as pop music, led to offers by larger recording companies, including RCA Victor, whom Presley signed on with in 1955. “Heartbreak Hotel” was just the first of 45 records that would sell over one million copies each. In fact, he released 14 consecutive million-selling records before being drafted into the Army in 1958.

 

Following his discharge two years later, Elvis made his movie debut in Love Me Tender. Concentrating on his movie career throughout much of the 60’s, he went on to make 32 additional movies. During the late 60’s he began to moderate his rebellious rock ‘n’ roll style, moving toward more traditional melodies with slower rhythms. Although his audience had aged, it continued to expand until his death in 1977. 

The stamp is mounted in acid-free plastic and then matted in black front and back.  The size is 2 1/2 inches by 3 inches.  It has a cardboard easel for standing.  It comes with written information about the stamp as seen in the second picture.

This is a neat little item to include with a card, or just a unique gift for someone to show you care.  We have been selling these “minimatted”  UNUSED OFFICIAL U.S. POSTAGE STAMPS in quantities to gift shops, but are now offering them individually. We offer a matted U.S. postage stamp for almost any occasion.     

 The Stamp is UNUSED U.S. POSTAGE STAMP.  Shipping is $ 2.00

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