FREE: US MINT NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK SCOTT # 1423 Ewe & lamb

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US MINT NEVER HINGED PLATE BLOCK SCOTT # 1423
Ewe & lamb
Date Issued: 1971-01-19
Postage Value: 6 cents

Commemorative issue
American wool industry 450th anniversary
Ewe & lamb
Wool has been harvested since ancient times to provide clothing and household coverings. The first sheep were brought into America in 1521. About 450 different breeds of domestic sheep are known. Wool is harvested from sheep by mechanical shearing or hand shearing and is separated by skilled sorters. After the wood is sorted, it is cleaned in a process known as wool scouring. In some countries the manufacturer must specify various origins of the wool used in making a woolen item. note : all stamps shipped asap and/or with in 7 day close of auction.

all item shipped free

pickup : TERRE HAUTE,IN. 47807

mint stamp gum

: unused - a stamp that is not cancelled (used) , yet has had all the original gum removed. on early u.s. issues this is the condition that the majority of mint stamps exist in , as early collectors often soaked the gum off their stamps to avoid the possibility of gum drying and splitting

original gum (og) - a stamp that still retains the adhesive applied when the stamp was made, yet has been hinged or has had some of gum removed.

never hinged (nh) - a stamp that is in " post office " condition with full gum that has never been hinged .