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United States 1980 Definitive Stamp Set

Name: United States 1980 Definitive Stamp Set
Brand: United States

United States · 1980 · Various

This set comprises the definitive stamps issued by the United States in 1980. It includes key additions to the long-running Great Americans series, featuring figures like Sequoyah and Rachel Carson, and the Transportation Coil series, with the 18¢ Surrey with Fringe on Top. These stamps were used for everyday postage and represent prominent figures and innovations in American history.

Issued during a period of high inflation in the US, these stamps reflect the changing postal rates and the continued celebration of American historical figures and technological achievements through its definitive series.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

definitive great-americans-series transportation-coils architecture famous-people military inventors

Catalog Numbers

scott1811-1817, 1895

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.