Saturday, April 26, 2014

Children's Stamp 1956



The 3-cent Children's Stamp was issued on December 15, 1956, in Washington, DC. It was issued to promote friendship among the children of the world. The design features a group of children "looking toward the right in the pleasurable prospect of attaining the radiant Key of Friendship with which to unlock the doors to peace." (source: Arago)

This is a Velvetone Maximum card produced and distributed by Edwin P. Haworth. Note the instructions at the bottom of the back: Even if bearing a stamp on other side, this card  MUST NOT be mailed unless bearing two cents postage on this side." 




This is a post for Sunday Stamps at Viridian's Postcard Blog


12 comments:

  1. Nice, I think I may have that stamp on a cover. I have to get busy. I forgot about SStamps this week.

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  2. What a wonderful sentiment. and during the Cold War too.
    thank you for participating!

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  3. is it just me or did such messages and posters seem much more inspirational back in the days...

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  4. What an beautiful message. Despite just coming out of a world war these times seemed to be still optimistic for a better future.

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  5. Interesting about the extra postage on the back. So that was double the normal rate?

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    1. Not double--The commemorative stamp used for the maximum card on the picture side was 3¢ (letter rate), and the postcard rate postage on the back would be 2¢.

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  6. Fine stamp; pity the world hasn't really woken up to the idea even now.

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  7. the illustration made me think of a UFO sighting. It's a lovely postcard and sentiment.

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    1. I thought exactly the same, and a bit scaring.
      Anyway, I love your choice, it's very interesting.

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  8. I find it a little odd and frightening. Like Lisa, I see an alien in that key!!

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  9. wow! what a great way to promote friendship among children. Beautiful stamp!

    Willa @ Postage Journal

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  10. I like the message - and agree with Bob: alas too many people (among them the people with power) still didn't find this key so far...

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