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Detailed Description

I only sell authentic stamps and covers in my store. I purchase most of the modern stamps directly from USPS, Royal Mail, Canada Post, Hong Kong Post Office and Authorized Dealer of China Stamps.

Since I have multiple copies of the same item in my inventory, the picture is the scan of any one of them. If you have any particular question about the stamp(s), please send me a message before you bid or place the order.

Groundbreaking singer Janis Joplin (1943-1970), an icon of the 1960s whose bluesy voice propelled her to the pinnacle of rock stardom, appears on this new stamp in the Music Icons series.

The artwork for this stamp features a photo of Janis Joplin taken by David Gahr in June 1970. The original black and white photograph is rendered in shades of blue, with Joplin’s trademark round sunglasses tinted a shade of pink. With her wild mane of hair decorated with a feathered accessory, wrists decked out in bangle bracelets, and expressive smile, it’s a joyful image of this iconic singer. The words “Janis Joplin,” along with the “Forever” denomination and “USA” appear in psychedelic-style script reminiscent of the 1960s, in shades of gold, orange, and pink. Daniel Pelavin designed the lettering. Small blue stars pop out from the stamp’s dark blue background. Text below the stamps briefly describes Joplin’s musical legacy.

Joplin broke onto the national music scene with an explosive performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Known for her rebellious public persona, Joplin roared and wailed her way through uninhibited, soulful performances. Her time at the top, however, was brief. She recorded three hit albums and performed at Woodstock, but in October 1970, just three years after she became a star, she died at the age of 27 of a drug overdose. The album she was recording at the time of her death, Pearl, went on to cement her reputation as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. “Me and Bobby McGee,” written by Kris Kristofferson, became a number one hit.

Abbreviations

Anniv	Anniversary
APU	Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd. (Stamp Printing Company)
AVR	Avery Dennison (Stamp Printing Company)
BCA	Banknote Corporation of America (Stamp Printing Company)
BEA	Bureau of Engraving and Printing (Stamp Printing Company)
BWP	Black & White Pictorial Postmark
CCL	CCL Label, Inc. (Stamp Printing Company)
CDS	Circular Date Stamp Postmark
DCP	Digital Color Pictorial Postmark
DCTS	Die Cut to Shape (a special Canada Stamps variant which comes from Canada Post Quarterly Collector Pack)
F	Forever (for US Stamps)
FDC	First Day Cover
horz	horizontal
Imperf	imperforated
MNH	Mint Never Hinged
NDC	No Die Cut
NDN	Nondenominated
NMS	Non Machineable Surcharge
P	Permanent (for Canada Stamps)
PNC	Plate Number Coil
SSP	Sennett Security Products (Stamp Printing Company)
SV	Stamp Venturers (Stamp Printing Company)
Vert	Vertical
WAG	Water Activated Gum

Pre-order item

For any pre-order item, I will always ship it out together with everything on the same invoice once it is available. If you want other items arrive earlier, please let me know and I will split the invoice before you pay.

Large/Special Order

If you have any special order (large quantities, special stamps), please check with me directly. I have not posted everything due to the limited eBay store space.

Shipping & Handling Time

Most of the items (except Pre-order items and FDC) will be sent out within 1 business day after you pay the invoice. Please review the positive feedback from the buyers. The actual delivery time varies due to the destination.

Shipping & Handling Fee

US Domestic Delivery Options

Delivery Option	S/H charge for first item	S/H charge for additional item	Tracking Number	Estimated Delivery
Economy Shipping	Between $1.21 and $3.50, depends on the size of the biggest item	Free	No Tracking Number	5 to 10 days
USPS First Class*	Between $6.99 and $7.54, depends on the size of the biggest item	Free	With Tracking Number	3 to 5 days
USPS Priority Mail**	Additional $10.30 on top of Economy Shipping	Free	With Tracking Number	2 to 4 days
USPS Express Mail**	$29.80	Free	With Tracking Number	1 to 3 days

International Delivery Options

Delivery Option	S/H charge for first item	S/H charge for additional item	Tracking Number	Estimated Delivery
Economy Shipping	Between $2.22 and $10.31, depends on the size of the biggest item	Free	No Tracking Number	10 to 20 days
eBay International Standard Delivery*	Between $18.31 and $28.30, depends on the size of the biggest item	Free	With Tracking Number	8 to 16 days
Registered Mail**	Additional $17.76 on top of Economy Shipping	Free	With Tracking Number	10 to 20 days

* If the order is over USD $35, we recommend buyer to select USPS First Class or eBay International Delivery for better tracking and buyer protection.

** eBay does not list USPS Priority Mail, USPS Express Mail and International Registered Mail as delivery option. Buyer should request the invoice explicitly so that we can add the surcharge,

Combined Shipping Discount

The combined shipping discount can be applied only on the items showing up in the same invoice. The shipping fee of each eligible additional item is free. If you have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always get back to you within 12 hours.

Important tips to save shipping fee -

If you are purchasing multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items are in the basket before any payment. Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the items are listed there so that eBay System can apply the combined shipping discount properly.

Otherwise, eBay / PayPal will charge the FULL shipping fee for each item and they withhold the transaction fee & commission based on FULL shipping payment. There is no easy way to refund the difference unless we cancel all the transactions one by one.

If you have any question, please check with me before any payment.

Package Loss Responsibilities

In order to offer the lowest shipping fee, I am sending all items by Economy Shipping without tracking number. I cannot be held responsible if the packet is lost due to USPS. If you need extra shipping protection, please consider other delivery options.

US Stamps Plate Number

The actual plate number of the US Stamps may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate number shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.

US Stamp Sheets Plate Position

The actual plate position of the US Stamp Sheets may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate position shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.