2019 is the 20th anniversary of the Ayn Rand postage stamp release. To celebrate this anniversary, here is the second of two stamp-related auction offerings. This package contains two items.

The first item is an exclusive framed piece featuring First Day Issue envelopes of Nick Gaetano book covers, each signed by the artist. There are four different envelopes: one Anthem, one For the New Intellectual, and two Philosophy: Who Needs It covers (one of them unpublished). Franked using a stylized Ayn Rand postmark at the MEGA-EVENT STATION in NEW YORK, NY on April 22, 1999.

These envelopes surround a photographic print made from an original found in Ayn Rand's personal photograph collection: a 1936 Pach Bros. publicity portrait for the publication of We the Living. This print was created by photographer Mark Vieira, whose early career included working for Hollywood photography legend George Hurrell.

Framed with a steeply angled, ombre-shaded frame using archival materials. The overall dimensions of this deluxe framed piece are approximately 31" by 16".

The other item in this package is an original Minkus Stamp Journal, Vol VI, No. 2 (1971). In great condition, this magazine contains Ayn Rand's article titled "Why I Like Stamp Collecting," and includes a black and white illustration of her favorite stamps.

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Payments from successful bidders will be tax-deductible contributions to ARI, to the extent of the excess dollar amount over ARI's good-faith estimate of the item's value. Please note: due to IRS regulations, ARI is not able to accept contributions from donor-advised funds or private foundations to satisfy winning auction bids.

First Day Issues donated by Larry Salzman.