US 4891c Songbirds imperf NDC block (10 stamps) MNH 2014

Description

Detailed Description
This item consists of ONE (1) impeforated no die cut block of 10 stamps.  The stamps come from the imperf booklet of 20.  They are never removed from the original backer.  Only the stamps on the other side are removed.
The U.S. Postal Service® celebrates ten melodic voices with the
Songbirds
stamps: the Western Meadowlark (
Sturnella neglecta
), the Mountain Bluebird (
Sialia currucoides
), the Western Tanager (
Piranga ludoviciana
), the Painted Bunting (
Passerina ciris
), the Baltimore Oriole (
Icterus galbula
), the Evening Grosbeak (
Coccothraustes vespertinus
), the Scarlet Tanager (
Piranga olivacea
), the Rose-breasted Grosbeak (
Pheucticus ludovicianus
), the American Goldfinch (
Spinus tristis
) and the White-throated Sparrow (
Zonotrichia albicollis
).
Each colorful bird is shown perching on a fence post or branch embellished with vines, pinecones, leaves, or flowers. The artwork appears against a plain, white background.
Why do songbirds make such a glorious racket every morning? In a word, love. Males sing to attract females, and to warn rivals to keep out of their territory. Between 4,000 and 4,500 different types of songbirds can be found around the planet, accounting for nearly half of all bird species. Songbirds are identified by their highly developed vocal organs, although some, like the crow, have harsh voices, and others sing rarely, or not at all. All songbirds are classified as perching birds. With three toes that point forward and one that points backward, they can grip branches, grasses, or telephone wires with ease.
Illustrator Robert Giusti painted the portraits, based on photographs. Art director Derry Noyes designed the stamps.
Pre-order item
For any pre-order item, I will always ship it out together with everything on the same invoice once it is available.  If you want other items arrive earlier, please let me know and I will split the invoice before you pay.
Large/Special Order
If you have any special order (large quantities, special stamps), please check with me directly.  I have not posted everything I have on eBay due to the store space limitation.
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
Each eligible additional item (USA / International) -
USD {{detail_product_description}}.10
(see combined shipping discount), independent of size and destination
Combined Shipping Discount
The combined shipping discount can be applied only on the items showing up
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.
If you are purchasing the stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure
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.
US Stamps Plate Number
The actual plate number of the US Stamps may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate number shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.
US Stamp Sheets Plate Position
The actual plate position of the US Stamp Sheets may vary unless it is specified in the Item description / title. If you need the exact plate position shown in the picture, please check with me before you place the order.