Scott#2286-2335, Prehistoric Animals, 1989 US 25¢ Sheet of 40, MNH/OG, VF/XF

Why the stamps were issued: To promote National Stamp Collecting Month. In fact, the campaign behind these stamps was one of the largest up to that point. The USPS worked with MCA Home Video to include a flyer for the stamps in the video cassette packaging for the dinosaur-themed movie The Land Before Time. It was covered in the media, on the front page of USA Today, and in TV commercials. Many of these materials promoted that year’s slogan, “Begin an Adventure of Giant Proportions – Collect Stamps.” The product is a 1989 US 25¢ sheet of 40 stamps featuring prehistoric animals, specifically dinosaurs. These stamps are from the United States and are in Mint Never Hinged quality, meaning they have never been used and are in pristine condition. The multi-color stamps are graded as VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine) and have a face value of $10.00. This collectible item would be a valuable addition to any stamp collection focusing on prehistoric themes or dinosaur motifs.