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Stamps
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Topical & Specialty
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Famous People
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11/30/2008 |
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Altamont, New York |
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IMPORTANT Please note that the scans are representative of the inventory and are offered for design identification purposes only. CONDITION All items offered are guaranteed to be in the condition shown/described in the listing. Perforations are generally crisp since 95% of our stamps come from freshly-broken sheets. GUARANTEE We make every effort to ensure the satisfaction of our customers. If you are not satisfied with your shipment for any reason, please notify us first so we can make arrangements to replace/refund (your choice) LEADERS OF WORLD WAR II: FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER NIMITZ This block of four U.S. postage stamps was issued in 1985 to honor World War II Leader Chester W. Nimitz (February 24, 1885 – February 20, 1966). Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz was the Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces for the United States and Allied forces during World War II. He was the United States' leading authority on submarines, as well as Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Navigation in 1939. He was his country's last surviving Fleet Admiral. On October 7, 1943 he was designated Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, and Pacific Ocean Areas. By Act of Congress, approved December 14, 1944, the grade of Fleet Admiral of the United States Navy — the highest grade in the Navy — was established and the next day President of the United States Franklin Roosevelt appointed Admiral Nimitz to that rank. Nimitz took the oath of that office on December 19, 1944. Above quoted in part from wikipedia Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN, Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet and Pacific Ocean Areas Photographed circa early 1945. Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph. An historically significant block of stamps. These stamps have never been used and are as fresh as the day they were sold at the Post Office. Suitable for framing, they would make a great gift. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA. LOW USPS RATES FOR FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL MAIL TO EUROPE, ASIA AND CANADA. NUMBER OF STAMPS 4 CONDITION: MNH OG SHIPPING WEIGHT 1 oz. MAIL METHOD: USPS 1ST CLASS Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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