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Welcome to the official web site of the American Plate Number Single Society. APNSS is a volunteer-run association of stamp collectors organized to promote interest in plate number singles and other marginal markings.

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Plate Number Single of the Month:

Scott 1475, plate number 33935

The "Plate Number Single of the Month" for February is Scott 1475, the 8¢ LOVE stamp issued in 1973. Plate numbers were printed in three colors, red, cyan and green. This was the start of a regular USPS tradition of issuing a love-themed stamp in February. More recent issues are often paired with a 2-ounce rate stamp, as they are very popular for mailing wedding invitations and RSVP responses.

Click here or on View Examples on any APNSS web page to view examples of plate number singles over the years, as well as PNS of special issues such as airmail, parcel post and revenue stamps and proofs.

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Last updated February 4, 2026.

APNSS is Affiliate #178 of the American Philatelic Society.

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Scott C13, plate number 20079

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