A letter for you from Don Sundman... Dear Friend, Stamps are much more than a way to pay postage on our mail ­ they're a way to record history and honor the people and events that made our nation great. The 1925 Lexington-Concord Donald Sundman ­ President commemorative stamps are a perfect Mystic Stamp Company example. They were issued as the U.S. celebrated the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution. This set of three stamps captures the drama of the conflict that helped create our nation... Washington reviewing soldiers training at Cambridge, the first colonists to fire on the mighty British and a historic statue of the legendary "Minutemen" of the Colonial militia. As the Lexington-Concord commemoratives show, stamps are also art. These classics are based on original works of art many of us will never see firsthand. Plus they're expertly engraved examples of old-world craftsmanship ­ miniature masterpieces you can enjoy anytime you open your stamp album. The Lexington-Concord commemoratives are just one example of our history and heritage you'll find in the pages of Mystic's 2010 U.S. Stamp Catalog. Flip through the following pages and you'll find virtually every U.S. stamp ever issued ­ all pictured in full color and identified by Scott Catalogue number. That's more than 160 years of postal history for you to choose from ­ making it easy for you to build the collection of your dreams. Inside you'll also find interesting stories, collecting tips and archival-quality supplies. As you can see, stamp collecting is fun and easy with Mystic as your partner! Happy Collecting, President ­ Mystic Stamp Company P.S. Be sure to check out Mystic's new and improved website at www.MysticStamp.com. You'll be glad you did. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU How to order You may order conveniently by phone, mail, fax or on our website at www.MysticStamp.com. (See our order form in the center of the catalog for instructions.) Use the form and attached envelope to place your first order. It will be carefully packaged and shipped within two working days of receipt. Looking for a specific U.S. stamp? Try using the search features on www.MysticStamp.com. You can search by keyword or Scott number. (Keywords will also show worldwide stamps.) Mystic's website is another great way to make your collection grow. "Scott" Numbers Identify Your Stamps Each year, Scott Publishing Company produces a catalog of U.S. and foreig n stamps listing estimated values TABLE OF CONTENTS 2009 Stamps ....................................125-28 Airmail Stamps (C) .........................129-33 Albums, Binders, Supplements.......136-37 Collecting Supplies..........................136-38 Commemorative/Definitive Stamps ..3-128 Confederate Stamps (CSA) ......................4 Stamp Collecting Kits...........................136 Stamp Mounts..................................137-38 Copyright © 2010 by Mystic Stamp Company Mystic's 90 Day Money-back Guarantee You must be completely satisfied with any stamp or collecting supply ordered from Mystic. If not, simply return it to us within 90 days and we will gladly issue you a credit voucher or refund, whichever you prefer. stamps were printed, you'll receive all stamps in the set. Most mint se-tenants are supplied for each stamp and identifies each one with a attached; used are supplied as singles. Mint Scott number. year sets usually include singles. To help you identify your stamps, we include Scott numbers under each illustration. Key to Abbreviations and Symbols BEP = Bureau of Engraving and Printing Multiple numbers indicate the same design Bklt. Sngl. = Booklet Single was used on more than one stamp. Imperf. = Imperforate Perf./Pf. = Perforated Condition S/A = Self Adhesive W/A = Water Activated All prices in this catalog are for stamps free YS before year = Commemorative Year Set of defects. Each stamp is inspected and gradDash ­ indicates a complete set, with all ed according to Mystic's strict standards. stamps in consecutive numerical order. Stamps Issued Through 1890 Single Slash / indicates a complete set. Stamps issued through 1890 will have good or better centering with perforations touching However, all stamps are not in consecutive or slightly cutting the design. Mint stamps numerical order. Double Slash // indicates an incomplete set. may or may not have gum. Most stamps are included. However, expensive Stamps Issued 1893 Through 1940 Stamps issued from 1893 through 1940 stamps, which could make the set less affordwill have good or better centering for the able, are not included. Individual Scott numbers issue. Perforations may touch or cut the of stamps included in a set are listed. design on some issues and on others will clear Highlighted Sets Can Save You Money the design. Mint stamps have full original Commemorative Year Sets = Bright Yellow gum. Most are hinged. Note: If you collect never-hinged stamps Commemorative Sets not in Year Sets = Lgt. Yellow issued before 1941 with fine or better centering, Regular Issue Stamp Sets = Pink call toll-free and ask for a Personal Stamp Advi- Airmail Sets = Orange sor who can help you get just what you want. Get FREE Stamps & Collecting Supplies Stamps Issued 1941 to Date with Mystic Profit Shares! Stamps issued 1941 to date will have fine You receive 10 Profit Shares for every dollar centering. The perforations will clear the design. Most mint stamps will be never hinged. you spend with us. Profit Shares are redeemable Since 1964, certain stamps with different for FREE stamps and collecting supplies on any designs have been printed side by side on the Mystic Profit Share list. Just choose the items same sheet. They are called "se-tenants". Due you want and send in the specified amount of to U.S. Postal Service printing methods, for- Shares. If you send in extra Shares, we'll return mats, and/or Scott number order, some mint any unused Shares to you. All Profit Share merse-tenant stamps you purchase may vary from chandise is backed by Mystic's 90-Day Guaranour illustrations. Regardless of how these tee of Satisfaction. See page 8 for more details.