Poet Sidney Lanier 8-cent postage stamps
Updated September 19, 2026
This auction ended on September 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 237 |
| Estimate | 30.00 - 40.00 USD |
| Category | Stamps & Philately |
| Auction | Stamps, Covers & Signatures: Philatelic and Autograph Sale |
| Date | September 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT |
| Auction house | Heroes and Legends |
| Location | Palm Desert, California |
This is a block of four 8-cent United States postage stamps featuring American poet Sidney Lanier.The stamps were issued on February 3, 1972, as part of the American Poet series.They are listed in the Scott catalogue as number 1446.These stamps are often referred to as a "Zip Block" or "Plate Block" by collectors.
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