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1962 Artcraft FDC USPS #1205 4¢ Wreathes & Candles Contemporary Christmas ST3558
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U.S. #1205 1962 4¢ ArtCraft Christmas stamp featuring wreathes and candles. Issued on Nov 1, 1962, this historic stamp marks the beginning of a beloved holiday tradition. 1962 Artcraft FDC USPS #1205 4¢ Wreathes & Candles Contemporary Christmas ST3558 U.S. #1205 1962 4¢ ArtCraft Wreathes & Candles Contemporary Christmas U.S. #1205 1962 4¢ Wreathes and CandlesContemporary Christmas Issue Date: November 1, 1962 City: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaQuantity: 861,970,000Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and PrintingPrinting Method: Giori PressPerforations: 11Color: Green and red First U.S. Christmas Stamp On November 1, 1962, the US Post Office issued its first-ever Christmas stamp, starting a popular tradition that continues to this day. There’s some debate as to which country issued the first-ever Christmas stamp. Canada often gets the honor for its 1898 issue that pictured a map and had the inscription “XMAS 1898.” In the coming years, other nations issued stamps with similar holiday inscriptions, and eventually with religious or holiday-themed designs. By the early 1960s, the US Post Office was receiving 1,000 letters a year (for several years) asking for a Christmas-themed stamp to frank their holiday mail. The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee supported the idea and recommended a Christmas stamp, which was officially announced in May 1962. In his announcement, Postmaster General J. Edward Day stated that there were two subjects he knew were popular with the public – the US flag and Christmas. He went on to say, “This coming Christmas season, there will be a special stamp especially appropriate for use on Christmas cards.” Powered By 3Dsellers.com - Try for Free!
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