US 4591 Statehood New Mexico forever single (1 stamp) MNH 2012

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Condition

Mint (NH)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Detailed Description 

Celebrating New Mexico's statehood of 1912, this stamp showcases the peaks of Cerro de Santa Clara and Cerro de Guadalupe in northern New Mexico. Known for its rich history, vibrant cultures, and stunning geographic diversity, New Mexico is also known as the “Land of Enchantment”.

With this NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD (FOREVER®) stamp, the U.S. Postal Service honors the 100 years that have passed since January 6, 1912, when New Mexico became the 47th state in the Union. Today, New Mexico is the fifth-largest state in the U.S.

The stamp art shows a landscape in northern New Mexico, about 65 miles northwest of Albuquerque. In this sweeping view of the high desert, junipers and piñon pines grow in the foreground. In the middle distance, the Rio Puerco courses through an arroyo, while in the background, two peaks known as Cerro de Santa Clara and Cerro de Guadalupe are silhouetted against a vast sky.

When Spanish missionaries arrived in present-day New Mexico in the 1500s, they found a region already settled by Pueblo and Navajo people. The flags of both Spain and Mexico flew over the land before it became American soil. In 1848, northern New Mexico was ceded to the U.S. at the end of the U.S.-Mexican War. Two years later, Congress established the New Mexico Territory. English-speaking cattle ranchers, cowboys, and miners mingled with the earlier Native American and Hispanic residents to create the unique cultural diversity that characterizes New Mexico today. Even after it became a state in 1912, New Mexico retained much of its frontier and Old Mexico flavor, and Spanish and English are both widely spoken.

A resident of New Mexico for more than 35 years, artist Doug West is best known for his southwestern landscapes and skies. Art director Richard Sheaff selected one of West's existing oil paintings for the stamp art.

NEW MEXICO STATEHOOD is being issued as a Forever stamp. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

Made in the USA.
Issue Date: January 6, 2012

Issue City: Sante Fe, NM 87501

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Multiple variations

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Pre-Order Item
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Shipping & Handling Time
Most of the items (except Pre-order items and FDC) 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 $1.17 AND USD $2.29, DEPENDS ON THE SIZE
* First Item (International) - BETWEEN USD $1.83 AND USD $5.84, DEPENDS ON THE DESTINATION
* Each eligible additional item (USA / International) - USD $0.10 (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 $0.10 as the shipping fee.  If you have any question, please check with me before you pay. I will always get back to you within 12 hours.

Important tips to save shipping fee -

> If you are purchasing multiple stamps through "Buy it now" option, please make sure all the items are in the basket before any payment.  Please review the invoice carefully to ensure all the items are listed there so that Hip System can apply the combined shipping discount properly.
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> otherwise, Hip / paypal will charge the full shipping fee for each item and they withhold the transaction fee & commission based on full shipping payment.  there is no easy way to refund the difference unless we cancel all the transactions one by one.
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> if you have any question, please check with me 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 $1.00 PER INVOICE
* Registered mail with signature - between USD $10.00 and USD $15.00, please check with me before you pay.

Us Stamps Plate Number
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Us Stamp Sheets Plate Position
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Seller Information

Seller

msfong (30832)

Registered Since

04/25/2013

Feedback

99.9%

Store

Fongan

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Item Location

California, United States

Ships To

United States, Canada

Returns Accepted

Yes

Returns Policy

Money Back - Returns Accepted within 30 Days (Buyer pays Shipping Cost)