Larry Doby
This seven-time All-Star excelled as a hitter and center fielder, but more important, he helped make our national pastime truly all American. Kadir Nelson’s illustration of Doby at bat was based on a historic photograph.
Date of issue: July 21, 2012 at Cleveland, OH 44101
Major League Baseball™ All-Stars: Larry Doby
Perfect for framing, this 14 ½ x 19 ⅛-inch uncut press sheet contains six panes of 20 Major League Baseball™ All-Stars: Larry Doby Forever® stamps, without die-cuts or perfing, positioned two across by three down.
Item Number: 577984
Price: $54.00
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The black pictorial postmark includes a silhouette of Doby, bat up and poised to swing, and the date and location of issue.
Item Number: 577961
Price: $.89
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Inspired by the boxed stats seen on baseball cards, the color postmark design includes a photograph of Doby, and the date and location of issue.
Item Number: 577965
Price: $1.60
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Glossary
A #6 ¾ envelope with an affixed stamp and official postmark showing the date and location of stamp release
A #6 ¾ envelope with an affixed stamp and an official color postmark design showing the date and location of stamp release
A press sheet containing multiple panes of stamps not yet trimmed into individual units, with selvage markings denoting production details
A full-color program featuring the schedule of events from a stamp’s First Day Ceremony plus information about the stamp subject, tucked inside a 9″ × 6″ envelope with an affixed stamp and official postmark cancellation.