US 4786a Music Icons Lydia Mendoza imperf NDC block 4 MNH 2013

Description: Detailed Description The U.S. Postal Service Lydia Mendoza (Forever) stamp honors the life of one of the first and greatest stars of Tejano music. Lydia Mendoza (1916-2007) is seen strumming her 12-string guitar on this lively stamp, one of several that inaugurates the Music Icons series. This square stamp captures the look of a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve, down to a slight weathering away of the colors. The stamp art features a black-and-white publicity photo of Mendoza taken in the 1950s. The flag of Texas, Mendoza's home state, is splashed across the photo, its vertical blue bar and horizontal red stripe providing the stamp's only color. Nicknamed La Alondra de la Frontera, the Lark of the Border, Lydia Mendoza performed the Spanish-language music of the Texas-Mexico borderlands and beyond. She is best known for her solo performances, her soulful voice accompanied only by the playing of her 12-string guitar. Mendoza recorded more than a thousand songs in a career that spanned seven decades. Through her music, she gave a voice not only to the poor and working-class people of the border, but also to Latinos throughout the Western Hemisphere. Born into a musical family, Mendoza first performed with her mother, father, and sister in stores and restaurants. After winning a singing contest on the radio, she recorded several solo cuts for Bluebird Records in 1934, including Mal Hombre or Evil Man, which went on to become her biggest hit. Neal Ashby and Patrick Donohue designed the stamp, working with art director Antonio Alcal. 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 $1.13 and USD $1.79, depends on the size First Item (International) - between USD $1.77 and USD $3.57, depends on the destination and the size Each eligible additional item (USA / International) - USD $0.10 (see combined shipping discount), independent of the destination and the size 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. 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 $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 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.

Price: 12.06 USD

Location: Cupertino, California

End Time: 2025-01-22T20:36:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD