James Cagney - Mint Sheet of 205th in Legends of Hollywood Series Discounted SECOND QUALITY sheet

Please note that this item is a discounted SECOND QUALITY sheet - the sheet will have a minor fault such as a small corner or internal bend(s). See item# CY11b for a fault-free sheet.

This mint sheet of 20 stamps, issued on July 22, 1999, by the U.S. Postal Service, honors the famous actor James Cagney. In addition to the stamp image, the margin (selvage) of the sheet shows Cagney in a scene from the movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy." The selvage also includes the following text: James Cagney (1899-1986) is one of the screen's most memorable stars. This dynamic and versatile actor is particularly remembered for his portrayal of the quintessential tough guy and for his Oscar-winning performance as entertainer George C. Cohan in Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). He appeared in more than 60 films and received the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Medal of Freedom." This sheet measures 185mm x 222mm.