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Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp
Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp

Classic Collection Civil War Collector Stamps, 1994, NEVER USED, Postage Stamp

$ 13.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Topic: Historical Figures
  • Year of Issue: 1994
  • Character Family: Civil War
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Denomination: 32 Cent
  • Condition: Item has never be used. Sheet is complete with all stamps. Only flaw I can see of the stamps is that on 1 or 2 spots on the back it looks like the glue may have stuck to something and pulled away (See photos). That is the best way I can describe it. The envelope is aged and looks "tinted" or stained but I do not think it is actually stained. Please review all photos for complete condition. All known flaws can be seen in photos. More photos are available upon request.
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Quality: Original Gum
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Classic Collection Commemorative Civil War Stamp Sheet, 1994, UNUSED, United States Postal Service
    Complete Sheet of 20 , 32 cent stamps.
    All Stamps have photo on the front from the Civil War (Person, Place, Battle).
    All Stamps have info on back of item on the front of stamp.
    Stamps HAVE NOT BEEN USED!
    "Civil War, 1861 The War Between The States 1865" On top of sheet
    "Classic Collection" On left side, second row
    "Plate Position (then shows plate position when printed)" On left side, bottom
    "1994 United States Postal Service" On Right side, bottom
    1. Monitor-Virginia (Merrimack): March 9th, 1862, In the first clash of the iron-clad U.S.S. Monitor and C.S.S. Virginia battled to a stalemate, preserving U.S. blockade at Hampton Roads, Va. Virginia burned in May. Hatteras gale sank Monitor. (Top Row, 1st placement)
    2. Robert E. Lee: Confederate General Robert Edward Lee, 1807 - 1870, Army of Northern Virginia Commander, 1862-65. Won Seven Days' Campaign 2nd Manassas, Charcellorsville. Repelled at Gettysburg, Surrendered April 9, 1865. Became college president. ( Top Row, 2nd placement)
    3. Clara Barton: Union Nurse Clara Harlows Barton, 1821-1912, "Angel of the Battlefield" nursed the wounded at Antietam and at Virginia battlefields. Helped identify and mark graves at Andersonville prison, Founded American Red Cross. (Top Row, 3rd Placement)
    4.Ulysses S. Grant: Union Lt. General Ulysses S. Grant, 1822-1885, Gained national fame with "unconditional surrender" victory at Fort Donelson.  Crafted brilliant wins at Vicksburg, Chattanooga. Forced Lee's surrender. U.S. President 1869-77. (Top Row, 4th Placement)
    5. Shiloh: April 6-7, 1862, Confederates surprised Grant at Pittsburg Landing, TN but lost General A.S. Johnson. Union counterattack at Shiloh Church forced Southerners to withdraw. Casualties: 13,050 Union, 10,700 Confederate. (Top Row, 5th Placement)
    6. Jefferson Davis: President of the Confederacy Jefferson Finis Davis, 1808-1899, Ex-U.S. Senator from Mississippi, named provisional CSA head Feb. 1861. Quarreled with military about war tactics and strategy but supported Lee. Captured May 1865 in GA, imprisoned two years. (2nd Row, 1st Placement)
    7. David Farragut: Union Vice Admiral David Glasgow Farragut, 1801-1870, A midshipman at age 9. Electrified the North with daring naval assault to capture New Orleans. Yelled "Damn the torpedoes! Full Speed Ahead!" during attack at Mobile Bay. (2nd Row, 2nd Placement)
    8. Frederick Douglass: Journalist-Orator Fredrick Douglass, c1818-1895, "Wielding . . . Pen . . . Voice," ex-slave campaigned for rights for Blacks, women. Assisted runaways to Canada. Helped recruit Blacks for 54th Massachusetts Regiment. U.S. Minister to Haiti. (2nd Row, 3rd Placement)
    9. Raphael Semmes: Confederate Rear Admiral Raphael Semmes, 1809-1877, Audacious commander of C.S.S. Sumter and Alabama plagued Union shipping, capturing or destroying more than 90 vessels. Professor, editor, lawyer. Wrote book of exploits. (2nd Row, 4th Placement)
    10. Abraham Lincoln: 16th U.S. President Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, Illinois "Rail-Splitter" pursued war vigorously to restore the Union "of . . . by . . . for the people." Urged "malice toward none." Assassinated five days after Lee's surrender. (2nd Row, 5th Placement)
    11. Harriet Tubman: Abolitionist Harriet Rose Tubman, c1821-1913, Fugitive slave who fled to freedom. As "Moses of her people," led over 200 Blacks north via Underground Railroad. Served Union Army as cook, spy and scout. (3rd Row, 1st Placement)
    12. Stand Watie: Confederate Brig. General Stand Watie (De-ga-do-ga), 1806-1871, Known for guerrilla tactics lying down Union troops. Sole CSA Indian General raised Cherokee regiment, fought at Pea Ridge, captured federal steamboat. Last CSA General to surrender. (3rd Row, 2nd Placement)
    13. Joseph E. Johnston: Confederate General Joseph Eggleston Johnson, 1807-1891, Commander CSA forces Northern Virginia 1861-62. Wounded at Seven Pines. Master defensive strategist bickered often with Davis. Led Army of Tennessee, Dalton to Atlanta. (3rd Row, 3rd Placement)
    14. Winfield Hancock: Union Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, 1824-1866, Brigade, Division, Corps Commander at Fredricksburg. Chancellorsville, Played major role in Union victory at Gettysburg, but was severely wounded. Presidential candidate 1880. (3rd Row, 4th Placement)
    15. Mary Chesnut: Confederate Diarist May Boykin Miller Chesnut, 1823-1886. Astute, articulate hostess. Wife of aide to Jefferson Davis. Wrote of daily life, events, amid South's officialdom. Her plain-spoken journal, published posthumously, sparkles with wit and irony. (3rd Row, 5th Placement)
    16. Chancellorsville: May 1-6, 1863, Greatly outnumbered, Lee boldly split forces, routed Hooker's Union army. Mortal wounding of Stonewall Jackson overshadowed Rebel victory. Casualties: 17,300 Union, 12,800 Confederate. (Bottom Row, 1st Placement)
    17. William T. Sherman: Union Major General William Tecumseh Sherman, 1820-1891, Blunt, grizzled strategist distinguished himself at Shiloh and Vicksburg. Captured Atlanta. Introduced total warfare in his March across GA and through the Carolinas. Negotiated lenient peace. (Bottom Row, 2nd Placement)
    18. Phoebe Pember: Confederate Nurse Phoebe Yates Levy Pember, 1823-1913, Directed care and dietary needs to over 10,000 soldiers at Richmond's Chimborazo, one of CSA's largest hospitals. Specialty: chicken soup. Criticized poor care in her A Southern Woman's Story. (Bottom Row, 3rd Placement)
    19. "Stonewall" Jackson: Confederate LT. General Thomas Johnathan Jackson, 1824-1863, Nicknamed "Stonewall" at First Manassas. Brilliant tactician in Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Fatally wounded by own men after routing Union right flank at Chancellorsville. (Bottom Row, 4th Placement)
    20. Gettysburg: July 1-3, 1863, Lee invaded North 2nd time. Encounter led to carnage as Union Gen. George Meade elected "to stay and fight," repelling Pickett's Charge. Casualties: 23,050 Union, 28,075 Confederate. (Bottom Row, 5th Placement)
    Top of sheet on back reads: "To receive your own souvenir edition, hardcover Civil War tabletop book featuring exciting stories, colorful illustrations and two full panes of these stamps, please cal 1-800-STAMP24 or send .95 plus .20 for shipping and handleing to: Civil War Book Offer, U.S. Postal Service, Post Office Box 419219, Kansas City, MO 64141-6219. Please allow six weeks for delivery. Offer expires July 1, 1996, or while supplies last. Offer valid only for orders delivered in the United states."
    Stamp sheet measures: 7.5" x 7.75"
    Individual Stamps measures: 1" x 1.25"
    Envelope Measures: 9.25" x 10.75"
    These stamps and unused and still have the glue on back.
    Comes from a private collector.
    Please review all photos for complete condition.
    Comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home.
    If you have any questions or would like more photos please feel free to contact me.
    Thank you for looking!
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