USPS Set-20 ArtMaster FDC #2869 – 1994 29c Legends of the West ST3133

Description: USPS Set-20 ArtMaster FDC #2869 – 1994 29c Legends of the West U.S. #28691994 29¢ Legends of the West · Corrected version of the famed Legends of the West error sheet· First sheet in the Classic Collection Series Stamp Category: CommemorativeSet: Legends of the WestValue: 29¢, rate for first-class mailFirst Day of Issue: October 18, 1994First Day Cities: Tucson, Arizona; Lawton, Oklahoma; Laramie, WyomingQuantity Issued: 385,656,000Printed by: Stamp VenturersPrinting Method: PhotogravureFormat: Panes of 20 in sheets of 120Perforations: 10.2 x 10.1 Home on The Range (#2869a) – This was one of the original sketches Hess made before the stamp set was expanded to a sheet of 20. It was originally titled “Horse Handling/Cattle Herding” and was based on an old West show poster. Buffalo Bill (#2869b) – Hess worked from multiple photographs to create the photo of the famed showman and placed him before a scene of buttes. Buffalo Bill Cody had previously been honored on a 1988 Great Americans stamp, #2177. Jim Bridger (#2869c) – For the Jim Bridger portrait, Hess studied the best available photograph of the legendary mountain man. However, Bridger was older and gaunt in the photo, and the USPS wanted to honor these people at the time they were most famous. So Hess made changes to make him burlier and look more as he did as a young man. He was pictured in front of a forest scene with sunlight shining between the leaves. Annie Oakley (#2869d) – The Annie Oakley Foundation in Greenville, Ohio had long campaigned for the sharpshooter to be honored with a postage stamp. Though they had hoped she would be honored in the Great Americans Series, alongside her contemporaries Buffalo Bill Code and Sitting Bull. Hess said that Oakley’s portrait was the easiest and only took four days. He used several photos and posters from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show for inspiration. Native American Culture (#2869e) – This stamp image was based on an old lithograph by Charles Bodmer depicting the Minnetaree warrior Phriska-Rhupa in the middle of the Dog Dance. The stamp also includes a prairie scene, teepees, peace pipes, and an Indian painting. Chief Joseph (#2869f) – Chief Joseph’s portrait was based on several different images, though much of it was taken from an 1878 photo. Chief Joseph was also previously pictured on #1364. Bill Pickett (#2869g) – The corrected Bill Pickett stamp was largely based on a movie poster for the 1923 film The Bull-Dogger. The original error stamp featured a portrait of Bill’s brother Ben, which had been erroneously cited to be of Bill for many years and in many books and other publications. Bat Masterson (#2869h) – The Bat Masterson portrait pictures the lawman in a black coat, vest, and bowler hat, as he was seen in photographs from the 1880s. And while many of the other people on the sheet are pictured in the wilderness, Masterson is shown in front of a building, as if in a frontier town. John Fremont (#2869i) – The portrait of John Fremont was taken from an engraving made in 1861. It pictures the general in his blue Army uniform carrying a sword, with mountains in the background. Fremont had previously been featured on an 1898 Trans-Mississippi stamp, #288. Wyatt Earp (#2869j) – The portrait of Wyatt Earp was based in part on a photograph taken in the 1870s. The different elements – a volunteer fireman’s blouse, cowboy bandana, Stetson hat, and badge – were taken from other photos. Some criticized the combination, but others said it “provided a remarkable likeness of Marshal Earp, tailored to the role that made him a true legend of the West.” Nellie Cashman (#2869k) – Nellie Cashman’s portrait was based on an 1880s painting made by a Chinese cook who worked for her. The Cowtown in the background was generic, though citizens of Tombstone thought it was meant to be their town and said it wasn’t accurate. Charles Goodnight (#2869l) – The portrait of Charles Goodnight was based on a 1911 photo of the businessman. He’s pictured with a herd of cattle and a mountain scene taken from a painting that once hung in Goodnight’s own ranch. Geronimo (#2869m) – The Geronimo stamp was based on one of the most well-known photos of the Apache warrior, taken in 1884. He’s pictured in front of a forest and mountain, though some said this was incorrect as he was a “desert Indian,” but Hess believed his background was accurate. Kit Carson (#2869n) – The Kit Carson stamp pictures the trailblazer and mountain man wearing a fur cap and fur-lined collar, holding a rifle and powder horn. Hess based the background on a photograph of a mountain and waterfall. Wild Bill Hickock (#2869o) – Wild Bill Hickok’s portrait was based on a photo taken around 1873. While he was originally painted holding a six-shooter, Hess eventually changed it to a handful of cards, depicting his well-known habit of gambling. Western Wildlife (#2869p) – At the center of this stamp stands a bison, appearing similar to the one on #569. In the corners are four other animals common to the west: a bald eagle, grizzly bear, mountain lion, and bighorn sheep. Jim Beckwourth (#2869q) – Hess based his portrait of Jim Beckwourth on a photo taken around 1860. He embellished it was a fur-collared coat and red scarf. It’s one of the few Legends of the West stamps with a distinct winter background. Bill Tilghman (#2869r) – The Bill Tilghman portrait was based on several photos of the lawman. His gloved hand rests on a saddle horn, which led some to question if it’s a horse next to him. As one critic said, if it is a horse, then Tilghman must be seven feet tall. Hess responded that the saddle horn was actually sitting on a fence rail. Sacagawea (#2869s) – No photos of Sacagawea exist, and nearly all statues and portraits were based entirely on artists’ imaginations. Hess referenced at least 10 different artists’ depictions in the creation of his Sacagawea portrait. He based her clothes and cradleboard on the earliest Shoshone photos and artifacts he could find. Overland Mail (#2869t) – The Overland Mail stamp pictures a red stagecoach driving through a California mountain pass. A pony express rider is also shown in a small oval, showing how mail transportation to the West changed in the 1800s. Overland mail (#1120) and the Pony Express (#1154) had both previously been depicted on US stamps. 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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