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

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Colorado 75 years of statehood

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp recognizes Colorado's 75th anniversary of statehood 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.
Final encampment of Confederate veterans

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp recognizes the final reunion of United Confederate Veterans in 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.
Nevada centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Nevada's first settlement centennial. 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 Bankers Association 75th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp commemorates the 75th annniversary of the American Bankers Association 1875-1950. 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.
Boy Scouts of America

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the Boy Scouts of 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.
California statehood centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp recognizes the California centennial of statehood 1850-1950. 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.
Executive branch

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp is part of a set of four stamps issued in honor of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the District of Columbia as America's national capital. This stamp, with a picture of the White House, honors the Executive branch. 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.
Indiana territory

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp celebrates Indiana Territory Sesquicentnnial and William Henry Harrison, the territory's first governor. 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.
Judicial branch

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp is part of a set of four stamps issued in honor of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the District of Columbia as America's national capital. This stamp, with a picture of the United States Supreme Court building, honors the Judicial branch. 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.
Kansas City, Missouri centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Celebrates the 100 year anniversary of the founding of Kansas City, Missouri (1850-1950), the Gateway to 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.
Legislative branch

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp is part of a set of four stamps issued in honor of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the District of Columbia as America's national capital. This stamp, with a picture of the United State's Capitol building, honors the Legislative branch. 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.
Railroad engineers of America

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors America's railroad engineers and features folk legend Casey Jones. 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.
Samuel Gompers

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors British-born American labor leader Samuel Gompers, organizer of the American Federation of Labor union. Gompers worked to improve the standard of living of all workers and for equal rights of women. 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.
Statue of freedom

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp is part of a set of four stamps issued in honor of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the District of Columbia as America's national capital. This stamp, with a picture of the Statue of Freedom from atop the Capitol dome, honors liberty and freedom. 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.
4 cent air mail 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.
Airmail stamp 6¢

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Airmail stamp issued in 1949 when airmail postage rate increased to 6¢ from 5¢. 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.
Annapolis, Maryland 300th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Annapolis, Maryland Tercentenary 1649-1949. 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.
Bicentennial of Alexandria, Virginia

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stam recognizes the Bicentennial of Alexandria, VA 1749-1949. 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.
Edgar Allan Poe

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Edgar Allan Poe, American author. 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.
First elected governor of Puerto Rico

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued in honor of the first gubernatorial election in Puerto Rico. Previous governors of Puerto Rico were appointed by a foreign power. 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 Army of the Republic final encampment

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp issued in recognition of the final Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic at Indianapolis, IN in 1949. 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.
Minnesota territorial centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued to honor the Minnesota Territorial Centennial 1849-1949. 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.
Poultry Industry

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp recognizes the American Poultry Industry. At the time of issue, this was Connecticut's largest agricultural industry (hence the New Haven postmark). Known by many collectors as the "Chicken Stamp", it was the first postage stamp to feature an egg; it was also one of 30 stamps issued in 1948. 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.
Vatican City Holy Year 1950 10-lire stamp

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In December 1949, Vatican City issued a set of eight stamps in commemoration of the Holy Year of 1950. The entire set consists of four different designs, each repeated on two stamps. Holy Years occur every twenty-five or fifty years and are considered times of jubilee and pardon for sins. Designed by N. Ena, the illustration on this grey-blue and green 10-lire value stamp was also repeated on the 60-lire value in scarlet and deep brown. It depicts Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve 1949, an act symbolizing the start of a Holy Year. The stamp is inscribed 'Poste Vaticane' and 'Anno Santo MCML' (Holy Year, 1950) and carries the winged wheel watermark. A total of 550,000 stamps were printed for Holy Year 1950 by photogravure at the Italian State Printers in Rome.
Washington and Lee 200th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors the 200th anniversary of Washington and Lee University. 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.