Detailed Description
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“Unbought and Unbossed.” That was the slogan of maverick politician Shirley Chisholm, who shattered barriers, spoke her mind, stood up for the disadvantaged, and in 1968 became the first black woman ever elected to Congress.
The Shirley Chisolm Stamp is the 37th stamp in the Black Heritage series features a painting of Chisholm by artist Robert Shetterly. The compelling portrait is taken from a series of paintings titled “Americans Who Tell the Truth.” Art director Ethel Kessler designed the stamp.
After her election to Congress, Chisholm scored another historic first in 1972 when she declared her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President. She later wrote of her unsuccessful bid, “The next time a woman runs, or a black, or a Jew or anyone from a group that the country is 'not ready' to elect to its highest office, I believe that he or she will be taken seriously from the start...I ran because somebody had to do it first.”
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) |
BWP | Black & White Pictorial Postmark |
CCL | CCL Label, Inc. (Stamp Printing Company) |
CDS | Circular Date Stamp Postmark |
DCP | Digital Color Pictorial Postmark |
FDC | First Day Cover |
horz | horizontal |
Imperf | imperforated |
MNH | Mint Never Hinged |
NDC | No Die Cut |
NDN | Nondenominated |
NMS | Non Machineable Surcharge |
PNC | Plate Number Coil |
SSP | Sennett Security Products (Stamp Printing Company) |
SV | Stamp Venturers (Stamp Printing Company) |
Vert | Vertical |
WAG | Water Activated Gum |
Multiple Variations
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Pre-order item
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Large/Special Order
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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.
US Domestic Delivery Options
Delivery Option | S/H charge for first item | S/H charge for additional item | Tracking Number | Estimated Delivery |
Free | No Tracking Number | 5 to 10 days | ||
USPS First Class* | Free | With Tracking Number | 3 to 5 days | |
USPS Priority Mail** | Free | With Tracking Number | 2 to 4 days | |
USPS Express Mail** | 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 |
Free | No Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days | ||
eBay International Standard Delivery* | Free | With Tracking Number | 8 to 16 days | |
Registered Mail** | Free | With Tracking Number | 10 to 20 days |
** 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,
in the same invoice I will always get back to you within 12 hours.
If you are purchasing multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items
If you have any question, please check with me before any payment.
Package Loss Responsibilities
US Stamps Plate Number
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US Stamp Sheets Plate Position
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