This lot offers two official 1996 First Day of Issue postal covers issued by the Postal Commemorative Society, both postmarked North Pole, October 8, 1996. The covers commemorate classic Christmas themes with the first entitled “Merry Christmas 1996 – Dreaming of Santa,” featuring artwork depicting a child dreaming of Santa along with an explanatory insert about the evolution of Santa Claus. The second cover, “Merry Christmas 1996 – Exchanging Gifts,” displays children exchanging presents and includes an insert detailing the historical and cultural background of Christmas gift-giving. Both covers feature the 32-cent and 31-cent contemporary Christmas stamps designed by Julia Talcott, mounted on illustrated pages with full original descriptive sheets. The pages are three-hole punched for album storage, and the items are in well-preserved, collector’s condition, ideal for stamp enthusiasts or holiday memorabilia collectors.
Two 1996 First Day of Issue Christmas Covers, Postal Commemorative Society, Dreaming of Santa and Ex
This lot offers two official 1996 First Day of Issue postal covers issued by the Postal Commemorative Society, both postmarked North Pole, October 8, 1996. The covers commemorate classic Christmas themes with the first entitled “Merry Christmas 1996 – Dreaming of Santa,” featuring artwork depicting a child dreaming of Santa along with an explanatory insert…
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- Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)