1973 Copernicus Plate Block Of 4 8c Postage Stamps - Sc# 1488 - MNH, OG - CX559

1973 Copernicus Plate Block Of 4 8c Postage Stamps - Sc# 1488 - MNH, OG - CX559

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Celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Copernicus, the astronomer, with a design based on an 18th century engraving. Copernicus (1473-1543) was a born in the Kingdom of Poland. His theory that the sun - not the Earth - was the central position in the solar system replaced a theory that had been accepted for several hundred years.

 

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 in that 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.