Janis Joplin (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage

Janis Joplin (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps 2015 Scott 4916
- Brand new sheet of 16 Forever stamps
- Issued in 2014 but forever valid for one-ounce first class postage, or towards the total postage cost of any USPS mailing
- Stamps feature a photograph of Janis Joplin taken by Bruce Steinberg in May 1968 at the First International San Jose Pop Festival
- Forever stamps are always equal to the cost of one-ounce first class mail. As of 1/27/19 that cost is 55 cents.
- The back of the sheet features an image of Janis Joplin singing at a concert.
Janis Joplin Issue Date: August 8, 2014 Sheet of 16 Forever Stamps Groundbreaking singer Janis Joplin (1943-1970), an icon of the 1960s whose bluesy voice propelled her to the pinnacle of rock stardom, appears on this new stamp in the Music Icons series. The artwork for this stamp features a photo of Janis Joplin taken by David Gahr in June 1970. The original black and white photograph is rendered in shades of blue, with Joplin's trademark round sunglasses tinted a shade of pink. With her wild mane of hair decorated with a feathered accessory, wrists decked out in bangle bracelets, and expressive smile, it's a joyful image of this iconic singer. The words "Janis Joplin," along with the "Forever" denomination and "USA" appear in psychedelic-style script reminiscent of the 1960s, in shades of gold, orange, and pink. Daniel Pelavin designed the lettering. Small blue stars pop out from the stamp's dark blue background. Text below the stamps briefly describes Joplin's musical legacy. Joplin broke onto the national music scene with an explosive performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. Known for her rebellious public persona, Joplin roared and wailed her way through uninhibited, soulful performances. Her time at the top, however, was brief. She recorded three hit albums and performed at Woodstock, but in October 1970, just three years after she became a star, she died at the age of 27 of a drug overdose. The album she was recording at the time of her death, Pearl, went on to cement her reputation as one of the greatest rock singers of all time. "Me and Bobby McGee," written by Kris Kristofferson, became a number one hit. *Name, image and likeness of Janis Joplin used under license. Made in the USA. Issue Date: August 8, 2014 Art Director/Designer: Antonio Alcala SKU: 588104
Country USA
Brand United States Postal Service
Manufacturer USPS
Binding Unknown Binding
ItemPartNumber 588104
Model 588104
Size 0.87 x 1.00 inches
UPCs 696734458622
EANs 0696734458622
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	United States Postal Service
Manufacturer	USPS
Binding	Unknown Binding
ItemPartNumber	588104
Model	588104
Size	0.87 x 1.00 inches
UPCs	696734458622
EANs	0696734458622
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Janis Joplin (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps 2015 Scott 4916

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