Each stamp still has a legal postage value of 6 cents which was the cost of a first class letter in 1962
The stamp set shown in the picture is a stock photo and is likely not a picture of the exact stamp set you will receive and it may differ in plate number and/or orientation
Decorate your Christmas mailings with real vintage 1969 US Postage Stamps
Representative of the last generation of black American leaders born in slavery
she saved enough money to attend the Colored Agricultural and Normal University (now Langston University) in Langston
1995 - Bessie Coleman Block Of 4 32c Postage Stamps - MNH Scott # 2956 - CX816 Women Each stamp still has aBessie Coleman soared across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. Known for performing flying tricks, Colemans nicknames were; Brave Bessie, Queen Bess, and The Only Race Aviatrix in the World. Her goal was to encourage women and African Americans to reach their dreams. Unfortunately, her career ended with a tragic plane crash, but her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born in Atlanta,