1995 USA #2544 $3.00 Space Shuttle Challenger - Double

Description: About the stamp:US #25441995 Challenger Space Shuttle Priority Mail stampOne of two semi-jumbo stamps with US space shuttle themeCategory of Stamp: DefinitiveValue: $3, Priority MailFirst Day of Issue: June 22, 1995First Day City: Anaheim, CaliforniaQuantity Issued: 100,000,000Printed by: Ashton-Potter (USA) Ltd.Printing Method: Lithographed and engravedFormat: Panes of 20Perforations: 11.2 Reason the stamp was issued: This stamp was issued to cover the postage rate for Priority Mail after that rate was increased to $3. It honors the space shuttle Challenger’s 1983 mission, STS-7. Mission specialist Sally Ride was on the crew of that flight and became the first American woman in space. Three years later, Challenger exploded moments after lift-off, a tragedy that was viewed by millions. About the stamp design: Official photographs from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) were used for this stamp. The Space Shuttle pictured is Challenger. The photo was taken by astronaut Bruce McCandless II while he was performing an extravehicular activity. The camera was affixed to his helmet. Special design details: There is no obvious marks on the space shuttle identifying it as Challenger, but microprinting in the lower right corner reads “Challenger STS-7.” First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremony for this stamp took place at the Postage Stamp Mega-Event in Anaheim, California. This event was sponsored by the American Stamp dealers Association and the US Postal Service. Condition: Unused/Unposted...not sure if the glue still works, I never licked them... See photos & description for what you get. All items are donated and support the Salvation Army Adult Rehab Program center. Thank you for helping these men & women overcome addiction! Follow our Store to get notified when we put up new items!Thank you for supporting us at The Salvation Army George Walker Adult Rehab Program center. All proceeds go directly to this center to help the men and women here with 24/7 onsite housing, drug and alcohol counseling, job skills, employment help, food and necessities. THANK YOU AGAIN! Ebay Messages:I check eBay messages Mon-Fri (not on holidays) Shipping:We do not ship on Weekends or Holidays Local Pickup:All local pick-ups must be retrieved within 5 business days of auctions end.Local pickup is at our ARP warehouse located in Chico, CA. Please contact us through eBay to arrange a date to pick up your purchase.

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Location: Chico, California

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