Scott Number 1207 pictures a small ship at sea painted by Winslow Homer. This 4c stamp was issued in 1962. It has a minimal value used and can be purchased for 50 cents in mint condition.
Scott Number 4473 pictures Boys in a Field by Homer. This 44c stamp was issued in 2010. It can be purchased for 50 cents used and $1.80 in mint condition.
You can purchase one from most dealers for a dollar or two.
US states do not issue postage stamps. The US post office issued their first Christmas stamp in 1962. Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp.
This stamp had its first day of issue on September 15, 1986.
1996. It was a 32¢ stamp.
Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp.
Not sure what you may have, as the US did not issue a Christmas Stamp in the year 2000.
JULY 20, 1994
1964
About a $1.
First issue? I think you mean mint - which means it's unused. Many factors are involved in pricing the stamp: what country, condition of the stamp, which particular stamp (more than one stamp was issued in 1973) and whether it is new or used. Without more details it is not possible to answer your question properly.
While it was printed for a new postage rate, Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp and was issued on Christmas Day.
While it was printed for a new postage rate, Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp and was issued on Christmas Day.
Unmarked means it is not on cover and not cancelled. Which means it can't be a First Day of Issue. A First Day of Issue cover could cost 2 or 3 dollars. The individual stamp can be purchased for less than a dollar.