Bidspirit auction | US 1970s-1980s USPS Stamp Collecting

US 1970s-1980s USPS Stamp Collecting Kit Collection, Set of 6 - A set of six vintage United States Postal Service (USPS) Stamp Collecting Kits, designed as thematic introductory sets for philatelists. Each kit is housed in its original illustrated cardstock envelope. The collection includes: - Automobiles: A World on Wheels (Item #855), featuring a 1928 Bugatti Type 40, registration YX9221. - Famous Persons (Item #921), featuring a ticker-tape parade scene. - 30 Stamps from 30 Countries (Item #923), featuring a global map and philatelic montage. - Sports Around the World (Item #929), featuring an athletic montage. - Outer Space (Item #928), featuring NASA-themed illustrations and noted as containing a U.S. Space Achievements block of eight. - Conquest of Air (Item #851), featuring a modern jet and historical aviation graphics. Each envelope reverse indicates the kits were intended to contain a 20-page illustrated stamp album, mounting hinges, an Introduction to Stamp Collecting booklet, and a thematic assortment of 30 to 31 stamps. The reverse of each kit bears a printed blue and white USPS logo, the item number, and the original retail price of either $2.50 or $3.00. DVLA Verified Data: - Registration: YX9221 - Make: BUGATTI40 - Colour: BLUE - Year of Manufacture: 1928 - First Registered: 1928-09 - Engine Capacity: 1479 cc - Fuel Type: PETROL - MOT Status: No results returned - Tax Status: Taxed - Tax Due Date: 2027-05-01 - Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY - Last V5C Issued: 2012-05-14 Width: 8 1/2 inches Height: 11 inches.