| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | November 1, 1962 |
| Year | 1962 |
| Quantity | 500,000,000 |
| Denomination |
4¢
|
| Denomination Value | $0.04 | Color | Green and red on white paper |
| Issue Location | Pittsburgh, Pa. |
| Size | 0.75 x 0.87 inches (vertical) |
| Postal Administration | United States |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
|---|---|---|
|
M-NH-VF
|
Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
|
U-VF
|
Used - Very Fine | View price |
A 4-cent Christmas stamp was first placed on sale at the Pittsburgh, Pa., post office, on November 1, 1962, in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. The stamp served a dual function—it made available an issue that was seasonably decorative and at the same time provided preferred handling for greeting cards. It remained on sale at post offices through December 31, 1962.
The stamp, designed by Jim Crawford, a Post Office Department artist, depicts the traditional holiday symbols—burning tapers and an evergreen wreath adorned with a red bow. It will be printed on the Giori presses in green and red on white paper.