Bidspirit auction | US 1983-1984 USPS Commemorative and

US 1983-1984 USPS Commemorative and Topical Stamp Collecting Kits - A collection of vintage United States Postal Service (USPS) stamp collecting kits issued in the early 1980s. Each kit is housed in a printed cardstock envelope containing thematic philatelic materials including an illustrated album, an introductory booklet, mounting hinges, and a selection of mint or international postage stamps. The set includes two annual commemorative kits: the 1983 edition featuring a hot air balloon design and the 1984 edition depicting an Olympic diver. The four topical kits comprise Creatures of the Sea, Science & Scientists, Soccer... The World's Most Popular Sport, and Progress in Transportation. The reverse of the envelopes features printed identification and pricing information. Visible marks include a white adhesive price label on the 1983 commemorative kit, and printed text on the topical kits stating U.S.P.S. Stamp Collecting Kit Series, Item #852, Item #856, Item #922, and Item #930, each with a price of $2.50. Each reverse also bears the printed United States Postal Service eagle logo and the slogan Everything you need to be a stamp collector. Height: 11 inches Width: 8.5 inches.