US Commemorative Stamps- Breast Cancer Research

Updated August 29, 2026

Ned R McWherter July 29, 1998 Ned Ray McWherter – Breast Cancer Research U.S. Stamps An exceptional piece from the personal USPS stamp collection of Tennessee Governor Ned Ray McWherter! This Breast Cancer Research U.S. stamp issue comes directly from Governor McWherter's extensive personal United States Postal Service stamp collection. The Breast Cancer Research stamp holds a particularly important place in U.S. postal history. Created to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research, it became the first U.S. semipostal fundraising stamp, giving this issue significance beyond ordinary commemorative postage. What makes this example especially remarkable is its personalized provenance. These pieces were sent directly to Governor McWherter through the United States Postal Service, with his name appearing on the original mailing/envelope when applicable, providing a direct connection to the former Tennessee Governor. Constant Auctions was entrusted with an extraordinary collection containing U.S. Postal Service stamp issues spanning approximately 1990 through 2008, and we are now offering pieces from this remarkable collection to the public. This isn't simply another collectible U.S. stamp issue — this was part of Governor Ned Ray McWherter's own personal collection. Issue: Breast Cancer Research Type: U.S. Semipostal / Fundraising Stamp Theme: Breast Cancer Research & Awareness Collection: Governor Ned Ray McWherter Personal USPS Collection Provenance: From the personal collection and estate of Ned Ray McWherter, 46th Governor of Tennessee (1987–1995). An outstanding opportunity for collectors of U.S. stamps, postal history, medical history, breast cancer awareness memorabilia, Tennessee history, political memorabilia, and Governor McWherter memorabilia. Be sure to browse the entire auction for additional pieces from Governor McWherter's remarkable USPS stamp collection!

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