Two official First Day Covers from 1996, issued by the Postal Commemorative Society as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s Garden Flowers series. Included are the “Winter Aconite” and “Snowdrop” issues, each with a 32-cent stamp and a cancellation mark from Kennett Square, PA, dated January 19, 1996. Both covers feature detailed black-and-white illustrations alongside vibrant color images of the respective flowers, with informative background sheets on each species’ history, botanical origins, and their introduction into American horticulture. The reverse side features extensive printed narratives, emphasizing the significance of these flowers in winter gardens and their botanical backgrounds. This set offers a snapshot of philatelic and horticultural history tied to the gardens of Longwood and broader U.S. gardening heritage.
1996 U.S. Postal Winter Garden Flowers First Day Covers: Winter Aconite and Snowdrop by Postal Comme
Two official First Day Covers from 1996, issued by the Postal Commemorative Society as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s Garden Flowers series. Included are the “Winter Aconite” and “Snowdrop” issues, each with a 32-cent stamp and a cancellation mark from Kennett Square, PA, dated January 19, 1996. Both covers feature detailed black-and-white illustrations alongside…
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