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1998 32c Folk Musicians
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US 3212-15
1998 Folk Musicians
- 11th installment in Legends of American Music series
- Features 4 Folk Musicians
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Legends of American Music
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: June 26, 1998
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Sennett Security products
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Pane of 20
Perforations: 10.1 X 10.2
Why the stamp was issued: This set of four was issued in honor of American folk musicians Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry, Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, and Josh White.
About the stamp design: Portrait artist Bernie Fuchs is the talent behind the stamp images. He chose to paint in oil to give texture to his work.
Special design details: Like the other stamps in the Legends of American Music series, the edges around the vignette are soft rather than being a defined, crisp border.
First Day City: The stamps were issued during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the national Mall in Washington, DC.
About the Legends of American Music Series: The Legends of American Music Series debuted on January 8, 1993, and ran until September 21, 1999. More than 90 artists are represented from all styles of music: rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm and blues, country and western, jazz and pop, opera and classical, gospel and folk. In addition to individual singers and Broadway musicals, subjects include band leaders, classical composers, Hollywood songwriters and composers, conductors, lyricists, and more. The Legends of American Music Series was a huge advancement for diversity because it honored many Black and female artists.
History the stamp represents: The Folk Musicians stamps are the 11th in the Legends of American Music series. They honor four musicians who wrote heart-stirring ballads and songs about political issues. Those commemorated on these stamps are: Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, whose greatest hit was “Goodnight Irene;” Woody Guthrie, the talent behind “This Land is Your Land;” Sonney Terry, who was known for his harmonica playing; and guitarist Josh White, who sang “Nobody Know You When You’re Down and Out.”
Please note: Due to the layout of the pane, the se-tenant may or may not be provided in Scott Catalogue order.
US 3212-15
1998 Folk Musicians
- 11th installment in Legends of American Music series
- Features 4 Folk Musicians
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Legends of American Music
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: June 26, 1998
First Day City: Washington, DC
Quantity Issued: 45,000,000
Printed by: Sennett Security products
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Pane of 20
Perforations: 10.1 X 10.2
Why the stamp was issued: This set of four was issued in honor of American folk musicians Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry, Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, and Josh White.
About the stamp design: Portrait artist Bernie Fuchs is the talent behind the stamp images. He chose to paint in oil to give texture to his work.
Special design details: Like the other stamps in the Legends of American Music series, the edges around the vignette are soft rather than being a defined, crisp border.
First Day City: The stamps were issued during the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the national Mall in Washington, DC.
About the Legends of American Music Series: The Legends of American Music Series debuted on January 8, 1993, and ran until September 21, 1999. More than 90 artists are represented from all styles of music: rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm and blues, country and western, jazz and pop, opera and classical, gospel and folk. In addition to individual singers and Broadway musicals, subjects include band leaders, classical composers, Hollywood songwriters and composers, conductors, lyricists, and more. The Legends of American Music Series was a huge advancement for diversity because it honored many Black and female artists.
History the stamp represents: The Folk Musicians stamps are the 11th in the Legends of American Music series. They honor four musicians who wrote heart-stirring ballads and songs about political issues. Those commemorated on these stamps are: Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter, whose greatest hit was “Goodnight Irene;” Woody Guthrie, the talent behind “This Land is Your Land;” Sonney Terry, who was known for his harmonica playing; and guitarist Josh White, who sang “Nobody Know You When You’re Down and Out.”
Please note: Due to the layout of the pane, the se-tenant may or may not be provided in Scott Catalogue order.
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