<not A> Dumb Question--What Is A Farley's Lot Of Stamps??

I saw this on disappointmentbay--"Farley's" lot. What is meant by that??

Gussyboy1

It's not a dumb question at all Gussy! I have a very vague recollection that Farley was Postmaster General or in some position of influence that he caused certain US stamps to be produced. One of the US guys or gals will know more.

Here is an example of a Farley's Lot on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/United-States-F...ve_W0QQitemZ a href= /go/link.asp?target=https://www.ebay.com/itm/-/150285318884 target= _blank rel= nofollow 150285318884 /a QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20080820?IMSfp=TL0808201737r31870

James A Farley was PMG in the Roosevelt Admionistration. He was also a key support of Roosevelt and his stamp collecting hobby.

In the mid-1930's, PMG Farley had ungummed, imperf copies of some of the current stamps printed and he gave them to close friends and supporters. When the philatelic community learned of this, the "you-know-what" hit the fan.

Therefore, they were printed in greater quantities and sold to collectors. They are called "Farley's Follies", to-day, and they have Scott numbers, were used for postage, etc.

Hope this helps!

David

It helped me a lot David. I just couldn't recall the whole story. Thanks!

Thats my Boy ! David how is the packaging of Ottawamikes albums coming along..you will need a rent a truck !!

Phil:...David's your son ??????????

It should be fair to say Farley was not a stamp collector however his boss was. So to keep in close with FDR he would let the President design stamps and in addition started to give him special printings.

He was giving the President and a few others full uncut and imperforated sheets of new stamp issues prior to release.

After the stamp world found out about these special issues stamps Farley re-issued all of the uncut, imperforate sheets (mostly representing the National Parks issue of 1943) to the general public.

These unusual issues became known as "Farley's Follies"

Here is a brief look at mine.

Here are two of my favorite ones, note they did produce a couple of stamps with perforations. In addition they were all ungummed but later you could return them to the PO and they would place gum on them if you wanted.

I saw that I had this one upside down plus this. I do like this one though the most.



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Thanks guys! Very interesting history!! I don't feel so dumb after all now for asking it.

Gussyboy1

uneducated.......is not dumb.

This is a Farley ungummed imperforate plate block of the Wisconsin Tercentenary Issue.



It shows Jean Nicolet's landing on the shores of Green Bay.

And, if you will notice, the guy standing in the middle is welcoming him, asking if he has a reservation...

The National Park issues are some of my favorites. They are colorful, beautiful, and interesting. They make me want to travel.

Here are some Farley position pieces of the 1c Yosemite stamp (#769a).

A vertical gutter pair,



and a horizontal gutter pair.