Lot # 198 - Action Comics – Commemorative Special Limited Edition (1938 Tribute)

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Sep-2025 10:17:00 PM
Current bid:

$5.00

Highest bidder:

cedewil

Auction has ended

Description :

Issued by the United States Postal Service in 1998 as part of its Celebrate the Century: The 1930s series, this Special Limited Edition commemorative honors Superman’s historic debut in Action Comics #1 (June 1938).

First Day of Issue: 32¢ Superman stamp with official USPS cancellation, postmarked September 10, 1998, Syracuse, NY

Design: Full-color reproduction of the iconic cover—Superman lifting a green car

Packaging: Sealed USPS presentation folder; originally retailed at $7.95 🧾

Condition: Appears clean and well-preserved; sold ungraded and as-is. See photos for details.

A crossover collectible that bridges comic book history and philatelic prestige—ideal for fans of superhero memorabilia, vintage stamps, and 20th-century pop culture.



Auction History

Highest bidder is cedewil

Date Bid User
03-Sep-2025 11:05:37 AM $5.00 cedewil

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