C274 Great Marine Heroes
Issue Date: May 12, 2008
On May 12, 2008, the Marshall Islands Postal Service issues 10 new stamps paying tribute to Great Marine Heroes of the United States. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Marine Corps. The Marines made their first landing the following year, storming the Bahama Islands during the Revolutionary War. On July 11, 1798, the Marine Corps was reorganized as a separate service within the U.S. Navy. In 1834, Congress gave the president authority to order Marines to duty with the Army. In 1913, the Marine Corps established its aviation section. During World War II, Marines launched the first offensive action against the Japanese at Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942. Usually the first to go into battle, Marines have served in every U.S. war as well as every major U.S. naval action. Today, the Marine Corps stands ready for integrated land-sea-air combat anywhere at any time. Featuring artwork by world renowned artist Howard Koslow, the stamps honor eight legendary Marines and commemorate two of the United States Marine Corps' proudest moments during World War II: the liberation of the Marshall Islands and the raising of the American Flag on Iwo Jima.
TECHNICAL DATA
Issue: Great Marine Heroes Face Value: 10 x $0.42 Issue Date: May 12, 2008 Issue Place: Majuro Stamp Artist: Howard Koslow First Day Cover Design: Herb Kawainui Kane Printing Process: Cyan, black, magenta, yellow by offset lithography on unwatermarked gummed paper Printer: Pioneer Printing, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.A. Stamp Format: Vertical Stamps Per Sheet: 10 Designs Per Sheet: 10 Overall Sheet Size: 194mm x 114mm Size of Stamps: 34mm x 43mm Issue Number: C274 Stamp Numbers:
(10-1) U.S. Liberates Marshall Islands
(10-2) John Lejeune
(10-3) Holland Smith
(10-4) Smedley D. Butler
(10-5) Daniel J. Daly
(10-6) Lewis "Chesty" Puller
(10-7) John Basilone
(10-8) Alexander Vandegrift
(10-9) Gregory "Pappy" Boyington
(10-10) Marines Raising Flag on Iwo JimaWithdrawal Date: While supplies last Stamp designs ©2008 Marshall Islands Postal Service. All rights reserved.
Stamps in this Issue
Currency Face Value Stamp Description US$ .42 U.S. Liberates Marshall Islands US$ .42 John Lejeune US$ .42 Holland Smith US$ .42 Smedley D. Butler US$ .42 Daniel J. Daly US$ .42 Lewis "Chesty" Puller US$ .42 John Basilone US$ .42 Alexander Vandegrift US$ .42 Gregory "Pappy" Boyington US$ .42 Marines Raising Flag on Iwo Jima
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ShoppingUS$ Price Mint Full Sheet May 15, 2009 4660137 $5.88 First Day Cover Set of 4 May 12, 2009 4661133 $11.48
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