USPS First Day Issue #1198 – 1962 4c Homestead Act ST1851

Description: USPS First Day Issue #1198 – 1962 4c Homestead Act U.S. #11981962 4¢ Homestead Act Issue Date: May 20, 1962City: Beatrice, NebraskaQuantity: 122,730,000Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: Rotary PressPerforations: 11 x 10 ½Color: Slate U.S. #1198 was issued in honor of the 100th anniversary of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signing the Homestead Act, which allowed qualified people to gain land at cheap prices. The stamp was issued in Beatrice, Nebraska, near where Daniel Freeman filed the first claim for land under the new Act. The stamp shows a settler and his wife in front of a sod hut, which was the common way to build a dwelling in a land with few wood resources. The Homestead Act On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act into law. Free ReturnsWe have free returns on domestic shipments for 30 days! Please contact us if there are any issues with your purchase. 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. Global Shipping ProgramIf you are purchasing multiple items that will total over 70 lbs. you will need to separate out the transactions as we cannot separate shipments that go through the eBay Global Shipping Program. If multiple items are purchased at one time and the package is over the weight limit, we will contact you to cancel the order and refund your purchase. Free ReturnsWe have free returns on domestic shipments for 30 days! Please contact us if there are any issues with your purchase. Combined Shipping (domestic)If your buy more than one item with us, you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your purchase qualifies, you will be refunded the amount saved for combining shipments.

Price: 3.39 USD

Location: Spokane, Washington

End Time: 2024-09-07T13:45:32.000Z

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