Rev. Gerard M. Landrey, S.J. First Day Cover Collection

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50th anniversary of powered flight

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Airmail stamp honors 50 years of powered flight. Includes 1953 American Air Mail Society Convention cancellation and 50 Years of Aviation cachet. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Commodore Perry visits Japan

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Commodore Matthew Perry's mission to Japan and the opening of Japan to trade with the United States after over 200 years of Japanese isolation from the West. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Louisiana Purchase

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
National Guard

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the contributions of the National Guard in war and in peace. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Ohio statehood sesquicentennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp commemorates Ohio's sesquicentennial of statehood. First day release was in Chillicothe, Ohio's state capital, until it was moved to Columbus in 1817. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Washington territory 100th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Washington Territory. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
2 cent Lincoln preprinted postcard

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
35th international eucharistic congress

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Spanish airmail stamp in honor of the 35th International Eucharistic Congress in Barcelona. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
500th anniversary of the printing of the Bible

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the 500th anniversary of the printing of The Holy Bible from movable type by Johann Gutenburg. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
AAA 50th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the American Automobile Association 50th anniversary 1902-1952. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Baltimore & Ohio railroad 125 anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Betsy Ross

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp memorializes the 200th anniversaryof the birth of Betsy Ross. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Centennial of engineering

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the American Society of Civil Engineers founded 1852. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Four-h clubs

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Honors Four-H Clubs. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Grand Coulee Dam

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp and cachet show Grand Coulee Dam and marks it importance in irrigation power and resource reclamation in the Pacific Northwest. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
International Red Cross

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors International Red Cross. Cachet features 1864 Treaty of Geneva and International Red Cross founder Henri Dunant. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Marquis de Lafayette

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Marquis de Lafayette in America. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Mount Rushmore

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
NATO

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp issued to commemorate third anniversary of signing of North Atlantic Treaty and the creation of NATO. The torch is to represent peace and freedom while the hands symbolize strength. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Newspaper boys of America

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp and cachet honor America's newspaper boys. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
250th anniversary of Detroit

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Landing of Cadillac at Detroit 1751. Cachet shows coat of arms of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, founder of the city of Detroit, and references Detriot's automobile industry connection. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
2 cent Franklin preprinted postcard ASDA national postage stamp show

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
American Chemical Society 75th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp issued to commemorate the American Chemical Society diamond jubilee with cachet featuring Merck lab scientist. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
American Chemical Society diamond jubilee

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp issued to commemorate the American Chemical Society Diamond Jubilee 1876-1951. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.
Battle of Brooklyn

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors George Washington and the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, a decisive battle in the American Revolution. First day covers are envelopes or postcards with a stamp canceled on the first day the stamp is available for purchase and use. Often the postmark is a special pictorial cancellation indicating the city and date of issue. First day covers often include a "cachet" or illustration on the envelope that explains or compliments the stamp.