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

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United States Army

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the heroic deeds of the U.S. Army during World War II. Stamp design is based on a classic war-time photo of troops processing past the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Stamp also shows six bomber planes flying overhead, not part of the original photograph. 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.
United States Coast Guard

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1945, the USPS issued a series of stamps to honor the role of the Armed Forces during WWII. This stamp honors the heroic deeds of the US Coast Guard. 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.
United States Navy

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1945, the USPS issued a series of stamps to honor the role of the Armed Forces during WWII. This stamp honors the heroic deeds of the US Navy during WWII and is based on a photograph of sailors in summer whites, taken at Corpus Christi Naval Air Station. The sailors faces from the photograph have been retouched however to comply with an 1886 Act of Congress that says a living person cannot be pictured on a postage stamp. Both the Army and Marine stamps in the series, however, do feature images of actual living persons. 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.
United States postal note 3 cents

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This is United States postal note for 3 cents which was sent to Father Landrey by J.A. King to add to his collection. Includes front and back of the note, as well as a handwritten card from King.
Centennary of telegraph

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp honors the centenary of the first message transmitted by telegraph, "What hath God wrought," by Samuel Morse in 1844. 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.
Completion of first continental railroad

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the completion of the First Continental Railroad. Stamp design was chosen by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and contained an error noted by the public. The smoke and billowing flag do not blow in the same direction. 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.
Corregidor Island, Philippines

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp features Corregidor Island at the entrance to Manila Bay in the Philippines. The island played an important role during World War II in the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese control. 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.
Korea overrun series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Motion picture industry

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of motion pictures, and the effect they had on people's lives, particularly America's troops during wartime. 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.
Steamship Savannah

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp honors the 125th anniversary of the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by the steamship Savannah. Savannah's crossing was the first trans-Atlantic crossing by a steam-propelled vessel. 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.
Albania overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Austria overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Belgium

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Czechoslovakia overrun nations series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Denmark overrun nations series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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 freedoms

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Freedom of speech and religion, from want and fear are the Four Freedoms outlined in President Roosevelt's 1941 State of the Union Address. President Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, personally chose this stamp design because he hoped it would illustrate to the world why the United States joined World War II. 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.
France overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Greece overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Luxembourg overrun series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Nations united for victory

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

This stamp was part of an effort to raise support for America's involvement in World War II. 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.
Netherlands overrun nations series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Norway overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Poland overrun nation series

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, an avid stamp collector, asked the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a series of stamps to honor the European nations that had been overrun or occupied by the Axis powers during World War II. 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.
Chinese resistance

Gerard M. Landrey S.J.

Stamp commemorates the fifth anniversary of China's resistance against Japan in the early years of World War II. Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president of the Republic of China, was inspired by President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address when he crafted his Three Principals of the People: nationalism, democray, and people's livelihood. The five cent denomination would cover a first class letter to China in 1942. 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.