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

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100th Anniversary Mississippi Territory

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued to honor the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Mississippi 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.
A century of friendship with Canada

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp celebrates one hundred years of friendship and peace with Canada and features the old Niagra Railway Suspension Bridge. 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 Turners

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp recognizes the 100th anniversary of the American Turners, a German-American gymnastic club focusing on a sound mind and a sound body, 1848-1948. 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.
California gold centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of gold in California. 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.
City of New York golden anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Airmail stamp recognizes the 50th anniversary of the consolidation of the five boroughs of New York City. First airmail stamp of a design not related to airmail history. 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.
Clara Barton

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. 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.
Fort Bliss centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates centennial of Fort Bliss, Texas. 1848-1948. 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.
Fort Kearny

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates 100 years at Fort Kearny, NE 1848-1948. 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.
Four immortal chaplains

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors the Four Immortal Chaplains and the 1943 sinking of the S.S. Dorchester. These four United States Army chaplains, of different faiths, died helping to save the lives of others on board when their ship, the S.S. Dorchester, was attacked by a German U-boat. 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.
Francis Scott Key

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Francis Scott Key, author of U.S. national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner". 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.
George Washington Carver

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors George Washington Carver, accomplished scientist and educator. 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.
Gettysburg Address 85th anniversary

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Marks the 85th anniversary of President Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address. Cachet features full text of President's short but memorable speech. 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.
Gold Star Mothers

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued to honor Gold Star Mothers, mothers whose son or daughter have been killed in war. 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.
Harlan Fiske Stone

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone. 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.
Indian centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp commemorates the centennial of the arrival of the "Five Civilized Indian Tribes of Oklahoma". 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.
Joel Chandler Harris

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors American journalist and author Joel Chandler Harris, famous for his Uncle Remus stories. 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.
Juliette G. Low and the Girl Scouts

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts in 1912. 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.
Moina Michael and the buddy poppy

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp was issued to honor Moina Michael, originator of the idea to wear a red poppy in rememberance of war veterans. After World War I, she organzied people to make and sell silk poppies, known as Buddy Poppy pins, to raise money for disabled veterans. 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.
Oregon territory centennial

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp recognizes the centennial of the Oregon Territory. Pictured are John McLoughlin and Jason Lee in honor of their contribution to settling and governing the 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.
Palomar Mountain Observatory

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Issued in celebration of the dedicationof the Palomar Mountain Observatory and it's 200" Hale Telescope. 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.
Rough Riders

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors the Rough Riders, the name given to the 1st US Volunteer Calvary in the Spanish-American War. Featuring a statue of Captain William "Bucky" O'Neill, it caused some controversy because it neglected to mention the most famous Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt, although it was issued on 90th anniversary of Roosevelt's birth. 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.
Swedish pioneers

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp was issued in tribute to the Swedish pioneers who settled the mid-west. It features a Swedish pioneer and covered wagon, along with 12 stars representing the 12 states settled by Swedish pioneers. 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.
Volunteer firemen

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors volunteer firemen and Peter Stuyvesant, organizer of the first volunteer firemen 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.
William Allen White

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors William Allen White, influential journalist and newspaper editor. 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.
Will Rogers

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors cowboy, philosopher, and humorist Will Rogers. 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.