USPS FDC #1736 1978 15¢ A Rate Eagle Booklet Stamp Pane Artmaster ST1990

Description

USPS FDC  #1736 1978 15¢ A Rate Eagle Booklet Stamp Pane Artmaster
U.S. #1736
1978 15¢ “A” Eagle
Issue Date: May 22, 1978
City: Memphis, TN
Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Perforations: 11
Color: Orange
“A” Definitive – 15¢: As postal costs increased, the Postal Service began to increase their rates for the various classes of mail. Before becoming effective, however, these rate increases had to be submitted to the Postal Rate Commission for approval. Often, the PRC would take as much as a year conducting studies and compiling data before accepting or rejecting the changes. If the rate increase was approved, the Postal Service then had to rush to design and produce the new stamps. In 1975, after the rate had changed from 10¢ to 13¢, the Postal Service printed this non-denominated stamp so it would be ready and waiting for the next rate change. A letter of the alphabet was used to represent the unknown rate, so the stamps could meet customer demand until new definitives bearing the actual rate were printed. When the rate increased in 1978 from 13¢ to 15¢, the first non-denominated stamp was put into use.
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Combined Shipping (domestic)
If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping.
When purchasing postage stamps there are three
categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;
eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz     Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable
Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz      Arrives within  2 to 3 days.
Priority Mail for above 15 oz                       Arrives within  2 to 3 days
Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight.