Ray Charles (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage

Ray Charles (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps 2014 Scott #4807

Issue Date: September 23, 2013 These self-adhesive stamps are being issued in sheets of 16. The U.S. Postal ServiceÂ® proudly honors inspiring musician Ray Charles with a stamp, one of several that inaugurates the Music Icons series. This extraordinary composer, singer, and pianist, blind since childhood, went beyond category, blending blues, gospel, country, jazz, and soul music in a unique and highly influential pop music style. His many hits included "I've Got a Woman," "Georgia on My Mind," and "I Can't Stop Loving You." The stamp art features an image of Charles, taken later in his career, by photographer Yves CarrÃ¨re. The stamp sheet was designed to evoke the appearance of a vintage 45 rpm record sleeve. One side of the sheet includes the stamps and the image of a sliver of a record seeming to peek out the top of the sleeve. A larger version of the photograph featured on the stamp and the logo for the Music Icons series appear on the reverse side. Looking back over the course of his long career, there seemed to be little Charles couldn't do. His work spanned almost the entire breadth of American music and brought him 17 Grammy Awards, plus an award for lifetime achievement in 1987. Countless other prizes include the Polar Music Prize in 1998; the National Medal of Arts, awarded in 1993; and the Kennedy Center Honors in 1986. That same year, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ray Charles performed for seven presidents: Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush. Art director Ethel Kessler worked on the stamp sheet with designer Neal Ashby. The Ray Charles stamp is being issued as a ForeverÂ® stamp. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class MailÂ® one-ounce rate. Made in the USA.
Country USA
Brand United States Postal Service
Manufacturer USPS
Binding Unknown Binding
ItemPartNumber 43234-2172
Model 43234-2172
Size 14.32 x 17.28 inches
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	United States Postal Service
Manufacturer	USPS
Binding	Unknown Binding
ItemPartNumber	43234-2172
Model	43234-2172
Size	14.32 x 17.28 inches
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Ray Charles (Sheet of 16) First-Class Mail Forever Postage Stamps 2014 Scott #4807

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