Yes a BIG to SCF! rohumpy is correct. These are from the Famous Americans set issued in the 40's. Looks like you have some plate blocks and/or blocks of four there! Looking good.
Here is some information from the Mystic stamp catalog:
In 1934, after stamp-collecting President Franklin Roosevelt's first year in office, the public began asking that certain people be honored on stamps. The result was the Famous Americans set – a direct link to F.D.R.'s presidency. F.D.R. took charge, choosing many of the honorees, approving sketches and selecting denominations for some stamps!
From top to bottom in the order you have them you have Scott Catalog #866-Value: (P.B. (4) $2.24 #864-Value: (P.B. (4) $1.75 #860-Value: (P.B. (4) .95 #867-Value: (P.B. (4) $9.50 #861-Value: (P.B. (4) $1.25
I hope this helps you out a bit getting them all organized. Happy Collecting rlowrance!
Rlowrance, welcome and a nice group of "famous american" blocks you have there. A complete set would fetch a handsome price. Nice stamps! and WELCOME! - Jeff
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Posted 01/30/2012 01:15 am
to SCF! rohumpy is correct. These are from the Famous Americans set issued in the 40's. Looks like you have some plate blocks and/or blocks of four there! Looking good.
