S T A M P P h i l a t e l y RARE Sports Memorabilia C O L L E C T I N G Highly Collectible 8 x 10 Color Football Photo Peyton Manning - with Dan Marino 49 Touchdown Passes in a Single Season Indianapolis Colts Hand Cancelled Unique Cover / FDC Indianapolis IN - DEC 26 2004 Limited Edition Professionally Acid Free Double Matted Ready to Frame

EXTREMELY RARE !!

there may be some glare from the sun on the sealed plastic enclosure

see enlarged SCAN, below

Team	Player/s in Photo	Postmark	Condition
Indianapolis Colts	Peyton Manning + Dan Marino	Indianapolis IN DEC 26 2004	EXCELLENT+

Theme	National Football League / Peyton Manning + Dan Marino 49 Touchdown Passes in a Single Season -- beating Marino's record for 48, set on 17 December 1984
Issued By	United States Postal Service Official Licensed Retail Product
Size l x h (cm)	acid free double matted, heavy board backed - approx. - 40.7 x 30.6 cm in sealed original heavy plastic wrap
About My Unique Sports First Day Cover Stash	I have been stashing away full sheets of commemorative stamps and other philatelic items for over 45 years -- Evelio did too -- for no other reason except that we liked the designs -- they depict subjects that we were interested in -- sports, fossils, animals, plants, history, famous people, science, technology and art -- stamp collecting is an easy and fun way for kids from 8 to 68 to learn about geography, as well as the subjects depicted on the postage stamps -- they are also one of the top 3 investment choices by knowledgeable collectors / investors, requiring a lot less room to store than art works, are not as heavy as GOLD / silver coins, are way easier to transport than physical real estate property, and easier to care for! As with these other investments, their value has increased over the years, and they are just plain fun to collect! This series of similar items was gotten for me over the past few years by a friend who does my postal runs for me when he can get out of work, usually in duplicate, and what I am offering is my spare -- not all post offices carry them, and the ones that do, usually seem to have only a couple models available, and they can't get more of the same presentation -- they cost him $19.99 / each, and I get the receipts for same -- I checked the USPS web site and these things are NOT listed anywhere, so I don't even know what to call them -- at the post office they say they are Photo File Sport Mats. My pal doesn't charge me for his help, which is super kewl. All are in proverbial MINT condition, and stashed as safely as I do with absolutely everything. view of several similar Postal items in their original sealed plastic envelopes sample colorful envelope bearing the unique hand cancellation from this special USPS sports series the Limited Edition FDC with this item is shown below the header, and partially, in the SCAN, below Their Numbered Limited Edition status is verified by the number embossed on the hologram (on most photos, lower right), and every photo, even of the same subject, has a different number. The photographs, most in gorgeous macho color, are printed on high quality photo paper, and the First Day Cover is exceptional in its presentation, motif and colors, all bearing a special one-day-only hand stamped postmark, and a US postage stamp in use in the year of issue. Listen to your seller talking to YOU, personally, about his kewl items while you are reading about this one
V E R Y R A R E Limited Edition	Y E S Number on hologram - NF397509926 two things make this an extremely valuable Limited Edition sports collectible -- 1) the unique registration number of the officially licensed photograph, stated above, on the hologram printed on each photo, and although there are perhaps a couple hundred similar photographs, each has a different number -- and, 2) the one-day-only hand cancellation on the First Day Cover, which commemorates winning his 49th touchdown pass in a single game on that particular date and at that location -- there may be several hundred of that particular style envelope design bearing that specific cancellation date and/or special cachet -- you may find this and other common stamp collecting terms and definitions at STAMPS. BUT, the combination of these TWO details, makes this specific example the ONLY ONE IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE!
About This V E R Y R A R E Limited Edition Postal Service Sports Memorabilia Item	This commemorative postal sports memorabilia item is oversized for my scanner platten, and is not shown completely -- the digital PIC, above, does illustrate this item in its entirety, within its protective sealed heavy plastic sleeve -- keep in mind that the scan, as kewl as it appears, does absolutely no justice to this fabulous unique sports memorabilia item because the actual hologrammed numbered Limited Edition 8 x 10 color photo and the Hand Cancelled First Day Cover are recessed under the heavy acid free double mat, covered by the heavy plastic sleeve, so it is NOT flat against the scanner platten and may appear slightly out of focus with reflections -- what I wanted to illustrate included what was possible of the photo AND the special postmark, as well as the professionally cut matting with beveled edges . note the crisp beveled surfaces of the professional acid free double matting, and the unique one-day-only hand cancellation there may be some glare of the scanner on the unopened / sealed plastic envelope WOWSERS! This is the ultimate classy gift for yourself, for that hubby, family member or special friend who is a Colts fan, combining the macho splendor of the official licensed 8 x 10" official sports photograph with the uniqueness of the special postmarked Indianapolis First Day Cover, or FDC, a particular postal format which philatelic connoisseurs worldwide lust after. Imagine if you could get Payton or Marino to sign your unique sports memorabilia item -- it's value would skyrocket as the ink dries! The reverse of the backing board is white, without printing -- ready for framing -- original United States Postal Service price sticker still attached -- 19.99. What a kewl addition to adorn the walls of your home or office! This fabulous Limited Edition sports collectible item will be securely sent between boards for protection against possible bending / damage in transit, but I always suggest that the lucky winner get insurance just in case -- see below for my shipping information. Unique sports memorabilia in EXCELLENT+ Condition !! For more information about me, check out my YardSaleNet.net PROFILE Please look at my other YardSaleNet items while you are here -- - I may have specialized rare and unusual Antiquarian books listed, artist and craft supplies, as well stamp / sports items, TV Memorabilia, Limited Edition Teddy Bears & Dolls, fine art works, antique, toy, jewelry, and specialized art references (most with estimated prices listed, just what a collector / appraiser needs!) -- as always, at a super low price -- MULTIPLE purchases usually save on shipping! I hope to be listing treasures of all kinds throughout 2006, in various categories for many age groups and interests -- several are one of a kind, so do not miss these fantastic buying opportunities ! Discounts given for multiple purchases ! My goodies on -->> YardSaleNet.net Want to buy an antique and collectibles shop and contents? CHEAPO! Antique + Collectibles Bonanza For questions about this item, please contact -- -- Yahoo USA My treasures on -- -- Yahoo Canada My items on -- -- eBay GOOD LUCK IN YOUR BUYING -- GOD BLESS!

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