It depends on whether there is one stamp or a block of all the varieties on the cover. Commercially produced First Day Covers of a single commemorative like this are typically worth a dollar or two. A pane with all will be a bit higher. Higher value stamps, or specific cachet makers are worth more. A specialized catalog will list the value of a cachet or un-cacheted cover.
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.