1995 Love Cupid Valentine's Plate Block of 4 32c Postage Stamps - MNH, OG - Sc# 2957

1995 Love Cupid Valentine's Plate Block of 4 32c Postage Stamps - MNH, OG - Sc# 2957

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1995 Love Cupid Valentine's Plate Block of 4 32c Postage Stamps - MNH, OG - Sc# 2957

On May 12, 1995 in Lakeville PA, the USPS issued this 32 cent denominated stamp, earlier version was released without a denominaton. The child angels depicted on the stamp are from Raphael's 16th-century painting "Sistine Madonna." An extensive debate ensued over the stamp design. Some critics described the angels as "putti," whose role is related to mortal death rather than love. Others felt the images portrayed "genni," a type of guardian angel or attendant spirits. Postal authorities defended their choice in either case, declaring that the characters, isolated from the painting, were simply cherubs.

 

These are real USPS postage stamps that are accepted by the USA Postal Service as payment for mail posted in the USA however the total rates on the stamps posted must equal or exceed the current appropriate postal mailing rate or extra postage must be paid.

 

The stamp set shown in the picture is a stock photo and is likely not a picture of the exact stamp set you will receive and it may differ in plate number and/or orientation. However the item you will receive will be similar including having a plate number (if one is present in the photos) and the same number of stamps. Stamps titled as MNH, OG will have no significant creases or unnatural gum disturbances unless otherwise noted.