Collectibles
1940's First Day Issue Commemorative Stamps-- set of Three
- Item Number
- 113
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Opening Bid
- 13 USD
Item Description
The First Day of Issue (“FDOI”) is the day on which a stamp is authorized for use by the stamp issuing authority of a country or territory. Because stamps are sent to postal offices in advance of their issue, some are inadvertently or deliberately sold before the official issuing date.
Many postal authorities hold FDOI ceremonies in one or more cities or locations when releasing a new stamp for public sale. The place often is directly associated with the theme of the stamp.
Not every stamp receives a first day of issue ceremony.
The FDOI ceremonies often include presentations and appearances by family members and representatives from institutions honored by the stamp, artists involved with the design, sponsoring institutions of the First Day of Issue ceremony, and postal service officials.
The FDOI ceremony always includes a reveal of the new stamp. The primary goal is to generate publicity for the new stamp issue.
Attendance at FDOI ceremonies is free, albeit an advanced reservation available through the publicity office of the postal service often is required for large events.
FDOI release dates are as old as the existence of national postal service.
Initially, FDOI ceremonies were scheduled when an opportunity presented itself. FDOI ceremonies for American stamps date back to the 1930s.
FDOI ceremonies became a standard fixture for United States commemorative stamps in the last decades of the 20th century. Recently, some definitive (mail use) stamps also have FDOI ceremonies.
Item Special Note
This auction is for Three (3) First Day of Issue Covers--items shown are exact items up for bid.
Unity in Brotherhood May 28, 1948
Honoring George Washington Carver January 5, 1948
On September 21, 1948, the U.S. Post Office issued the Gold Star Mothers stamp to honor mothers whose sons had been killed in war. It was the first stamp in eight years to feature women (or women’s organizations), and just the 11th stamp overall to do so.
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