Such thematic stamps elvis presley, princess diana, etc are available from stamp agents. New elvis presley album, book, stamp will commemorate 38th. All stamp discussions that do not fit in other more specific forums are welcome here. The stamp was dedicated at graceland just a few moments after midnight on january 8, 1993elviss 58th birthday. The elvis stamp issued in 1993 was the biggestselling stamp in the.
All stamps are affixed within the book on their appropriate page. Does the elvis 29 cent stamp have any value to them. It features presley in a 1955 black and white photography. Elvis stamps colonel signature on back colonel thomas andrew tom parker june 26, 1909 january 21, 1997. Get the best deals on 1993 commemorative stamp collection when you shop the largest online selection at.
Elvis presley is the only us national who has been the subject of two commemorative stamps by the usps. Unlike the 1993 elvis stamp, the image is a photograph, not a drawing, and it is in black and white not color. Make offer 1993 elvis commemorative stamp collection book usps. How do you determine the value of an elvis presley stamp. Cnn guralnick sees elvis through a glass, darkly january.
Back in 2015, the usps decided to go for a third elvis stamp. Elvis shop elvis presley memorabilia elvis presley stamps. Peter guralnick remembers young elvis, too, as can be witnessed in his. Vintage elvis presley 1993 commemorative stamp collection. It bears a blackandwhite image of the young rocker in the mid1950s, when his career was igniting. Last time i looked at my local stamp shop admittedly quite a few years back, the elvis 1993 stamp was discounted to about. The american elvis presley commemorative stamp was issued in january of 1993.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The collectible value of a stamp also depends on the condition of the stamp. In 1948, elvis and his parents moved to memphis, tennessee where he attended humes high school. The shot they chose for the new stamp was taken by professional memphis photographer william speer in march 1955. Mintcondition stamps are generally more valuable than those in poor condition. The commemorative stamp is framed and has double matting. Orders containing not in stock items will be sent only when all available. Elvis fans had been pressing for a stamp ever since 1987, the 10th anniversary of the crooners death at the time, anybody but a. I have first day of issue stamps on envelope 1 elvis 29 cent stamp first day of issue date 18 1993 and a series of 38 first day of issue stamps on envelopes of 29 cent wildflowers of america issue date 7241992. I will give you one of the most comprehensive answers ever on collectibles and their prices. Commemorative stamp collection hard cover book featuring elvis presley.
Save 1993 elvis presley stamps to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Unfollow 1993 elvis presley stamps to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Elvis presley legends of american music issue date. We look forward to this new stamp ceremony, on the front lawn of elvis historic home, as we welcome elvis fans and stamp collectors from around the world. Vincent, dominica, tansania, in several denominations plus an inside folder that lists elvis movies, gold, singles and albums which holds the 9 15th anniversary stamps mint condition. Design the book looks like a package on the outside, with the wrinkled brown paper, stamps elvis stamps of course and a return to sender stamp on it.
Elvis presley stamp value the online stamp catalogue of postage stamps elvis presley stamps for the year 1993 includes. There was a stamp that was released in the us on first day of issue. Not in stock ftd titles are available only with the next new ftd release. Across the country, reaction to the voting process was boisterous and opinionated. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Allowing the public to select the artwork for the elvis presley stamp was an unprecedented move by the u. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer, musician, actor and entertainer. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Elvis fans had been pressing for a stamp ever since 1987, the 10th anniversary of the crooners death at the time, anybody but a president had to be dead for. How much is one 1993 elvis presley stamp worth answers. Elvis presley presley, elvis used books, rare books and new books. Jan 31, 2016 the final inventory of the elvis presley stamp is now available for purchase. Elvis presley first day of issue commemorative stamp january. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Elvis 29 cent stamps were issued in enormous quantity on the order of 100 million. There are some who think, because it has elvis on the face, its worth far more than it really is. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. They narrowed down the image decision to two possibilities a picture of a young elvis in the 1950s and a picture of a more aged elvis from 1973. I have first day of issue stamps on envelope 1 elvis 29 cent. This limited edition 2cd book set celebrates elvis presleys earliest recordings at the memphis recording service. New unused littleno handling stamps original sealed package book ready for stamp mounting featuring the king of rock and roll, elvis presleys young. I have first day of issue stamps on envelope 1 elvis 29. Elvis presley full sheet of 40 x 29cent stamps, scott. This is a graceland elvis presley first day of issue january 8, 1993 commemorative stamp. Allowing the public to select the artwork for the elvis presley stamp was an. Elvis presley memorabilia price guide and appraisal guide. Also have an 8stamp corner section from the 1st sheet off press still with the number.
The pages inside look like the old fashioned airmail envelopes with the red and blue border. Youll receive email and feed alerts when new items arrive. How the king reinvented the las vegas show, by richard zoglin. Mint 1993 elvis commemorative stamp collection book 71.
I have first day of issue stamps on envelope 1 elvis 29 cent stamp first day of issue date 181993 and a series of 38 first day of issue stamps on envelopes of 29 cent wildflowers of america issue date 7241992. Come and join us for a great exchange of philatelic information. This album includes full color 12 page booklet all about elvis, elvis portrait with stamp attached and date of issue printed, sheet of 40 count. The stamp, released in 1993, shows young presley smiling, the world at his feet. The best elvis books 25 books meet your next favorite book.
Main stamp collecting forum this is the place to discuss general topics. This product is for an elvis presley uncut sheet of 29 cent stamps. Nitaya kanchanawan has infringement of another stamp book, elvis on stamps, in which she stole the title that was ed in 1995. Vintage elvis presley postage stamps set of 5 january 8, 1993. Elvis presley first day of issue commemorative stamp. Jan 22, 1999 the stamp, released in 1993, shows young presley smiling, the world at his feet. Searching for elvis presley memorabilia market values. This has the las vegas hilton stamped on the front, with the signature of the colonel on the back. There are 71 mint collectible stamps, unused and sealed inside book. The usps made the decision to issue a commemorative elvis stamp in 1992. Peter guralnick remembers young elvis, too, as can be witnessed in his highlyacclaimed 1994 biography, detailing.
It bears a blackandwhite image of the young rocker in the mid1950s, when. What is the value of firstissue stamps from 1993 of elvis. The folio panels contain photographs of elvis shot by alfred wertheimer during 1956, as well as a narrative on the 1993 stamp, the 2015 stamp, and the life and music of the king himself. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. The collectibles are housed in a handsome sixpanel folio with a diecut slipcase. Elvis presley postage stamp ceremony january 8, 1993 duration. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. They have been stored away in a smokefree environment from day one. Postal service honored elvis presley with a stamp in 1993, they threw. What is the value of the elvis presley 1993 stamp answers. For a period of time after a collectible is issued i am restricting this to items where the asking price of it as a collectible is far from its intri. The elvis presley forever postage stamp is a part of the music icons series issued by the united states postal service. The final inventory of the elvis presley stamp is now available for purchase.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Thanks for posting on your blog and the article about elvis presley stamps. I think when you are writing your book on record albumcovers and come to the one on elvis, you should add in the stamps and the article contents. Bringing a unique sound of his diverse musical influences to pop, country, gospel and rhythm and blues, elvis provided a sound unheard at that time. How much are elvis presley 29cent stamps worth and. Elvis aaron presley was born on january 8, 1935 in east tupelo, mississippi, to gladys presley nee gladys love smith and vernon presley vernon elvis presley.
If our memory serves us correctly, this is the first book on elvis stamps. More elvis collectibles that need good homes elvisblog. The elvis presley forever postage stamp is a part of the music icons series issued by the. Postal service anticipated that the stamp would be very popular. Members of congress debated the worthiness of elvis as a stamp subject, newspaper editorialists made lofty pronouncements, and presidential. You are viewing a usps commemorative collection of mint stamps for 1993. We look forward to this new stamp ceremony, on the front lawn of elvis historic home, as we welcome elvis. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977, also known simply as elvis, was an american singer and actor. Tupelos own elvis presley dvd ftd cds dvds books records memorabilia elvis memorabilia elvis postage stamps elvis stamp 1993. In 1992, the american public voted on a matter of vital national importance. There was so many purchased and so many saved by fans that its only worth face value. Were proud that the first elvis presley stamp, which we debuted at graceland in 1993, has become the most popular u. Elvis presley postal stamps 120 three sheets january 8th 1993. I purchased this uncut sheet when the 29 cent stamp was released.