T2601

Christmas

Family at Fireplace, Decorating Tree, Dreaming of Santa Claus & Holiday Shopping

Collins Cover Announcementg 

1996 Christmas

"Waiting for Santa"

The "entire" COLLINS individually hand-painted cachet on this cover is one that will tug at your heart. The stockings have been hung on the mantle with care and await their bounty of trinkets and goodies. A plate of cookies, an apple, and a glass of milk have been placed on the table as a snack for the eagerly anticipated bearded visitor. Bed time is near but the long and exciting day has proven too much for sister as she dozes under the Christmas tree. No doubt, visions of sugar plums dance in her head. Cuddled close by is the family dog sporting a red bow and content with the warm companionship of the happy children. Brother takes a last look up the chimney in hopes of catching a glimpse of a descending Santa.

The block of four stamps, showing Christmas family scenes, has the "First Day of Issue" slogan cancel from North Pole, Alaska., With the multi-colored block of stamps and the beautiful watercolors from the cachet, this is a very vivid and attractive seasonal cover.

Now it is off to bed to dream of rooftop sleighbells and to await the magic of Christmas morn.  Item #T2601.  $12.75