Description: Detailed Description With bright colors and a new stylized design, the U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Kwanzaa. This annual non-religious holiday, which takes place over seven days from December 26 to January 1, brings family community, and culture together for many African Americans. The stamp art features a man, woman, and child dressed in traditional, African-inspired clothing joined together in a unifying embrace. Their intertwined arms form a circle around seven candles, known as the mishumaa sabaa centerpiece of the Kwanzaa table. An open book symbolizes the holidays emphasis on knowledge and cultural history. The design is cast in the holidays primary colors of red, black, and green. Created in 1966 by activist and scholar Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa draws on African traditions, deriving its name from the phrase first fruits in Swahili, a widely spoken African language. It has its origins in first harvest celebrations that occurred across the African continent in ancient and modern times. Karenga sought to synthesize and reinvent these tribal traditions as a contemporary celebration of African-American culture. Artist R. Gregory Christie worked with art director Antonio Alcal, who designed the stamp. This is the fifth stamp design issued by the U.S. Postal Service in celebration of Kwanzaa. The first Kwanzaa commemorative stamp was issued in 1997. New designs were also issued in 2004, 2009, and 2011. Kwanzaa 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 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 sizeFirst Item (International) - between USD $1.77 and USD $3.57, depends on the destination and the sizeEach 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 invoiceRegistered 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: 4.4 USD
Location: Cupertino, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T20:30:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.35 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Quality: Mint Never Hinged/MNH
Certification: Uncertified
Grade: VF (Very Fine)
Place of Origin: United States
