In 1992, the US Postal Service announced it would issue a stamp to commemorate the legacy of Elvis Presley. The Elvis stamp launched the comprehensive “Legends of American Music” series which lasted until 1999 and depicted over 70 recording artists. Two portraits of Elvis were revealed:
1. Younger Elvis, pictured with a microphone in the 1950’s.
2. A more mature Elvis during his “Aloha From Hawaii” special concert in 1973.
In a Nationwide Poll, the public was given the opportunity to select their favorite “Elvis” to be seen on a stamp. Over a million votes were cast and this Elvis, from the 1950’s, overwhelmingly won.
The image was featured on a 29 cents stamp and was released in January of 1993 to correspond with Elvis’s birth month.
This beautiful, multicolor stamp is the first issue that reads “Elvis” on its inscription. In 1994, the stamp was reissued with the inscription, “Elvis Presley.”
This group consists of 2 full sheets of 40 stamps each + a sheet of 18 stamps.
Excellent condition. Never hinged. Price is for all 98 stamps.
Cash only. Sold as a group.
Pickup in New Hyde Park, Nassau County, Long Island, NY 11040.