Legends of the west stamps

Description

The image shows the "Legends of the West" stamp pane, issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in 1994. This sheet features twenty 29-cent stamps, honoring various figures and themes associated with the American West.
Key details about the "Legends of the West" stamps:
Honored Figures: The pane includes stamps depicting sixteen significant individuals who played major roles in the expansion of the West, alongside four stamps featuring topic-oriented themes.
Design & Purpose: The stamps were designed to capture the colorful and graphic look of old Wild West show posters and pay tribute to the rich folklore of America's West.
Notable Error: The original issue of this pane gained notoriety due to a misidentification of the individual depicted on the Bill Pickett stamp, which actually portrayed his brother Ben. This led to a recall and reissuance with the corrected image.
Rarity of the Error Pane: The recalled panes with the "wrong Pickett" became a modern philatelic rarity, with a limited number sold to the public before the recall.

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