Special Sets Are Stacked in Catalogue Order and Shipped Inside a Protective Case

REGULAR ISSUES 1987 - 1988 SET OF 12

2017 BROOKMAN CATALOGUE VALUE IS $8.45 - $10.90

The Auction:

This is a complete set of 12 First Class stamps FVF and MNH. It contains regular issue (definitive) stamps from the 1987-88 rate period Scott 2276 to 2285A. All stamps have water activated gum and tagging.

The USPS has a proud history of using the United States flag on stamps as a theme for First Class postage. This set features The Flag & Fireworks, Flag & Clouds, Flag & Yosemite, E Earth, Honeybee, Owl Grosbeak and Pheasant. The specific catalogue numbers of these stamps are: 2276, 2276v, 2277, 2278, 2279, 2280, 2281, 2282, 2283, 2284, 2285 and 2285A.

This mini group of stamps was never officially released as a set. They were issued during the same time as the 3rd Transportation series to service first class mail. Twenty two cents met the rate for 1 oz from Feb 1985 through Apr 1988. The set extended through the rate change period. The new nondenominated E rate was 25c for 1 oz. First Class domestic mail from Apr. 1988 to Feb. 1991.

All stamps are bright and clean and problem free guaranteed. The set may include minor number substitution. We also offer specialized sets from this period. If you collect booklet stamps as pairs, we recommend you visit the Lighthouse Album section in the TBR Store.

Ratester Flag 2276a 2276-78 2279-81 2282-85 2282-85A 2276-85A 2276-2285A twenty-five-cent 25-cents $0.25 .25 25¢

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