USPS FDC #1845 1982 2¢ Igor Stravinsky #1890 1981 18¢ Flag Over Field ST2601

Description: USPS FDC #1845 1982 2¢ Igor Stravinsky #1890 1981 18¢ Flag Over Field U.S. #18451982 2¢ Igor StravinskyGreat Americans Series Issue Date: November 18, 1982City: New York, New YorkQuantity: UnknownPrinted By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: EngravedPerforations: 11 x 10 ½Color: Brown, black Composer Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was born on June 17, 1882 (or June 5 on the Julian Calendar), in Oranienbaum, Russia (present-day Lomonosov). He is considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Raised in St. Petersburg, Igor’s father was Fyodor Stravinsky, a bass singer for the Mariinsky Theater. After attending a performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty in 1890, Stravinsky was mesmerized. By the age of 14, he mastered Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in G minor. Despite his clear talent and interest in music, Igor’s parents wanted him to become a lawyer, enrolling him in the law program at the University of St. Petersburg in 1901. In four years, he attended less than 50 classes. The school was closed in 1905 after the Bloody Sunday massacre. That same year, he began taking lessons with Rimsky-Korsakov, who quickly became like a second father to Stravinsky. U.S. #18901981 18¢ Flag Over Field Issue Date: April 24, 1981City: Portland, MEPrinted By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: EngravedPerforations: 11Color: Multicolored Wheat covers the fields of the Great Plains like a sea of gold – with waves of rippling yellow shafts. In the mid-18th century, Mennonites emigrated from the steppes of Russia to the plains of the United States – bringing with them wheat seeds that would help feed a growing nation. The work was backbreaking but the land was fruitful. With the invention of horse-drawn plows, seeders, and threshers, the settlers were able to increase production. Soon, wheat became a cash crop and the Great Plains was transformed into America’s breadbasket. A popular model from 1890 to 1910, the electric auto was quiet, clean, and easy to operate. At top speed, it could travel about 20 miles per hour and had to have its batteries changed or re-charged every 50 miles. Its popularity faded, however, when the gasoline-powered car proved to be superior. Not only could one drive it faster and for longer, but it was also less expensive to operate. Free ReturnsWe have free returns on domestic shipments for 30 days! Please contact us if there are any issues with your purchase. Combined Shipping (domestic)If you buy more than one item from us, depending on size and weight you may qualify for a combined shipping discount. If your items qualifies for combined shipping we will repackage your items refunding the savings at the time of shipping. When purchasing postage stamps there are three categories of shipping we use that have tracking numbers;eBay 6x9 paper envelope for up to 3 oz Generally 4 to 5 days transit time. Tracking information not always dependable Standard 1st Class Mail for up to 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days.Priority Mail for above 15 oz Arrives within 2 to 3 days Please note that chipboard stiffeners are used in every envelope shipment which adds to the overall weight

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