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1998 32c Gospel Singers
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1998 Gospel Singers
- Set of 4 featuring Gospel Singers
- 12th installment in Legends of American Music series
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Legends of American Music
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: July 15, 1998
First Day City: New Orleans, Louisiana
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 to honor Gospel Singers Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, Clara Ward, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
About the stamp design: Gary Kelley, a graphic designer and free-lance illustrator, was the talent behind these stamps. He was asked to show the performers in active poses, rather than sitting still. Kelley used pastels for the portraits, which is a medium rarely used for stamp art.
First Day City: The stamps were issued as part of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship’s Conference 98, held at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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:
Four of the most influential early gospel artists were honored on a se-tenant - the twelfth issue in the Legends of American Music Series. Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, Clara Ward, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe all performed this spiritual music with reverence and love. They popularized gospel music for those who weren’t part of churches that sang in that style. Many musicians added secular themes to their songs to appeal to more People.
Please note: Due to the layout of the pane, the se-tenant may or may not be provided in Scott Catalogue order.
US 3216-19
1998 Gospel Singers
- Set of 4 featuring Gospel Singers
- 12th installment in Legends of American Music series
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Legends of American Music
Value: 32¢, First Class Mail Rate
First Day of Issue: July 15, 1998
First Day City: New Orleans, Louisiana
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 to honor Gospel Singers Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, Clara Ward, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
About the stamp design: Gary Kelley, a graphic designer and free-lance illustrator, was the talent behind these stamps. He was asked to show the performers in active poses, rather than sitting still. Kelley used pastels for the portraits, which is a medium rarely used for stamp art.
First Day City: The stamps were issued as part of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship’s Conference 98, held at the Superdome in New Orleans.
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:
Four of the most influential early gospel artists were honored on a se-tenant - the twelfth issue in the Legends of American Music Series. Mahalia Jackson, Roberta Martin, Clara Ward, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe all performed this spiritual music with reverence and love. They popularized gospel music for those who weren’t part of churches that sang in that style. Many musicians added secular themes to their songs to appeal to more People.
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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