The year 2002 marked the 50th anniversary of the United States Postal Service American Commemorative Panels program.
The
Postal Service started issuing commemorative panels Sept. 20, 1972,
with the Wildlife Conservation stamp issue (Scott 1464-1467).
The
panels typically have been created for commemorative stamp issues only,
with a few exceptions, and include a block of four stamps (unless the
stamp set has more stamps in it) in a protective mount affixed to what
the Postal Service calls sturdy card stock with text about the stamp
issue and an engraved element on the page.
In 1994 the USPS began
issuing the panels in shrink-wrapped packaging with a cardboard backing.
This is NOT archival or suitable philatelic packaging and the panel
should be removed from the original packaging.
NOTE: Scott Catalog values beginning 1994 are for unsealed packaging without the shrink-wrapping sealant.
American Philatelic Society dealer member
American Numismatic Association life member
Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.