This week the theme is oversized stamps.
I assume this is considered oversize.
It is affixed to the back of an unused Post Card.
It is affixed to the back of an unused Post Card.
It is a 1 cent stamp featuring
President F.D. Roosevelt
and his home at Hyde Park.
Excerpt below reprinted from Wikipedia:
#33 IN THE WIKI CONTENTS LIST AFTER THE INTRO
Only two months after Roosevelt's death the US Post Office issued a
series of four commemorative (or memorial) Postage stamps in honor and
memory of the deceased President.
- The 1-cent green Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial stamp was issued on July 26, 1945, at the Post Office at Hyde Park, New York. The design depicts an image of the Roosevelt home in Hyde Park, New York.
- The 2c red was issued on August 24, 1945, in Warm Springs, Georgia, the site of Roosevelt's favorite retreat, known as the 'Little White House'.
- Of the four issues in the Franklin memorial series it was the 3c value that was actually the first to be released. The 3c purple Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial stamp was issued on June 27, 1945. The design features the White House in the background.
- The 5c blue issue is the last of the Roosevelt memorial series, issued on January 30, 1946. The design depicts a portrait of Roosevelt and on the left surrounded by clouds, a globe showing the Americas on the right. Inscribed across the globe is an expression of the Four Freedoms — 'Freedom of Speech and Religion, From Want and Fear'.
How interesting that although they are a set they were issued at different times. What a great way to commemorate a president.
ReplyDeleteI like the colors and style,. the style I associate with linen postcards!
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The different release dates is interesting. I hadn't seen this set before.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these before - a fine set for a great President.
ReplyDeleteNice style and colours.
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