Name: 2012 US Bonsai Forever Stamps
SKU: 12-PJ
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (6 reviews)

Issue Date:January 23, 2012

City:Sacramento, CA

Quantity:400,000,000

Printed By:Ashton Potter

Printing Method:Offset

Color:Multicolored

Bonsai trees reflect the traditions of Buddhism. Monks introduced the art form to Japan over a thousand years ago. Saplings taken from the wild are patiently pruned and shaped to create masterpieces of simplicity.

The most obvious characteristic in this timeless practice is its miniature size. Whether the tree is only two inches tall or over two feet tall, the mature plant resembles a full-sized tree. Careful cutting of the branches and roots keeps the tree from growing too large.

The parts of a bonsai tree must be kept in proportion. The leaves, flowers, and fruit should not overpower the trunk with their size. The container is chosen with care to complement the tree.

A properly placed bonsai is never planted in the center for spiritual and design reasons. Asymmetry is preferred in the alignment of the branches and the shape of the trunk.

When a miniature tree is mature, it should look natural, not man-made. Scars from pruning are concealed and wire used for shaping cannot damage the bark. The attention is on the art, not the artist.

Buddhism teaches its followers to accept that nothing is permanent. The art of bonsai reflects this, because it uses live trees that will not last forever. True peace is said to be found in enjoying the beauty of the moment.

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Style	100 Pieces / 5Books

General Questions

A: We legally acquire our postage stamps from businesses and the general public; from leftover business mailings and company liquidations, to wedding invitations and stamp collections. Our process, product acquisition, and transactions are legally backed by our all-star legal team. All transactions are in compliance with the laws of the United States of America.

A: Yes. They are authentic USPS issued postage. All of our postage undergoes a series of tests for authenticity, and is money-back guaranteed to our customers. All fraudulent and counterfeit items we receive are reported to the United States Postal Inspectors Office. We have aided law enforcement in several fraudulent and counterfeit postage cases over the past years, and have direct access to an inspector agent representative specializing in such cases.

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A: All of our postage is in complete sheets, books, or rolls. Unless otherwise stated, they are unfolded and in post-office-fresh new condition, ready for resale.

A: No. We can sell our postage to anyone as long as their purpose is to use the postage to mail items.

Ordering

A: Yes, these are Forever Stamps so they will always be equal to the value of one ounce, first-class letter in the U.S. The stamps can be used to mail a letter, or towards the total postage cost of any US-PS shipment, or can be saved as a collectible.

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