Description
This wonderful picture collage salutes Malcolm X. The collage features a picture of Malcolm X in prayer. Highlighting the collage is the First Day Cover of the stamp issued in his honor. When a stamp is issued, on the first day it is only available for purchase in the city where it is issued. The Post Office certifies this by canceling the envelope "First Day of Issue". This is a great collectible for any history buff. What is a "First Day Cover Collectible"? When the US Post Office issues a new stamp it selects the date it will be released & the city that it will be placed on sale first. Usually, both the date & location of issuance is connected to the stamp's subject. For example, the Post Office issued the Elvis Presley stamp in Memphis, Tennessee where Graceland is located. The date of issuance was January 8, 1993, the King's birthday. On the first day, collectors submitted specially designed envelopes to the Postmaster in Memphis & got them stamped "First Day of Issue" to create a collectible. The size of the this item is 10" x 13" & will fit into any 10" x 13" frame which is a standard size. I make all these collages by hand. As a history buff as well as a lover of old movies & all types of sports, the key to each picture is the research behind it. Deciding what movies should go with a particular star or what game or series would best reflect a certain sports hero is crucial to a successful collage. I then design each picture individually & lay out the design on the mat. Finally, I cut each mat based on that design & assemble the collage. Shipping & Handling is free for the United States. I make a daily trip to the Post Office so your item will normally ship within 24 hours after payment is received. Customers outside the US, please contact me for shipping costs to your country. Please note that we do not mark items purchased as gifts nor are we responsible for any import duties, taxes & charges that might be incurred. 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/buying. Black Civil Rights Leader - Malcom X & First Day Cover Of His Own Stamp
