US 4815b Christmas Virgin & Child imperf NDC single (1 stamp) MNH 2013

Description

Detailed Description
This item consists of one imperforated stamp from the Booklet 20.  The stamp is never removed from the original backer.  Only the stamp from the other side is removed.
Five centuries ago, Jan Gossaert helped bring the genius of the Italian Renaissance to northern Europe. Today, his devotional paintings, rich in symbolism, still vividly evoke the traditions of Christmas.
This new Christmas stamp features Gossaert’s 1531 painting
Virgin and Child
. Draped in purple and blue, the Virgin Mary supports her own head by leaning on one of her hands, an unusual pose that art historians see as a sign of sadness and contemplation. In her other hand, a curly-haired infant Jesus draped in white holds a bunch of red currants, which scholars believe are meant to foreshadow his future suffering.
Gossaert’s painting is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Richard Sheaff was the art director and designer for this stamp.
This stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce rate
Pre-order item
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Shipping & Handling Time
Most of the items will be sent out
within 1 business day
after you pay the invoice.  Please review the positive feedback from the buyers.  The actual delivery time varies due to the destination.
Shipping & Handling Fee
I am trying to offer the lowest shipping fee if possible.  The item will be sent out via USPS standard mail (or first class mail) with no tracking number.  I will take a picture of the package as proof of delivery.  The shipping fee is listed as below -
First item (USA) -
between USD .13 and USD .79, depends on the size
First Item (International) -
between USD .77 and USD .57, depends on the destination and the size
Each eligible additional item (USA / International) -
USD {{detail_product_description}}.10
(see combined shipping discount), independent of the destination and the size
Combined Shipping Discount
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in the same invoice
.  Each eligible additional item will be charged an additional of USD {{detail_product_description}}.10 as the shipping fee.  Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the items are listed there and the shipping fee is calculated correctly before any payment.  If you have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always get back to you within 12 hours.
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all the items
are in the basket before any payment.
Package Loss Responsibilities
In order to provide the lowest shipping fee, I am sending all items by USPS standard mail without tracking number.  I cannot hold responsible if the packet is lost due to postage.  If you need extra shipping protection, please consider the following options and let me know before you pay -
Shipping Tracking Number - an extra of
USD .00 per invoice
Registered mail with signature - between USD .00 and USD .00, please check with me before you pay.
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US Stamp Sheets Plate Position
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