U2601

Hanukkah

Nine Candels

Collins Cover Announcement 

HANUKKAH

An Important "First Issue" bu Postal Service

The stamp design is based on the JEWISH FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. It features a contemporary image of a menorah and nine multi-colored candles. With each of the candles being a different vivid color, the stamp is certainly an eye-catcher. The glow of the candles' flames rekindles the family bonds that comfort and sustain throughout the year. My handpainte.d cachet extends this theme as a group of children play a favorite game of spinning a dreidel Many treats have been used in playing the game and I show two of the more common ones -- foil covered chocolates and peanuts. Also I show a closeup of the wooden dreidel that I used as a model. Behind the children is a menorah burning brightly. It is a silver color with blue candles. Finally I have printed a verse from a children's poem about the beloved dreidel which can be made from many materials including clay, wood, glass, and others and which themselves are deemed desirable collectibles.

In speaking at the new stamp's dedication, Postmaster General Marvin Runyon said the following. "The traditions of Hanukkah hold special meaning for celebrants around the world and for millions of Americans. It's also a tale of universal appeal A story of triumph over adversity, strength in conviction, and a belief in the possibility of miracles."

This will be an important COLLINS Cover for your collection. The first U.S. stamp honoring Hanukkah will always have special meaning and I suspect that having it on the COLLINS cachet will become "the" most desirable way to own it. Without a doubt, this one is destined to become a very sought after item so don't miss it An early sell-out is likely.

The Menorah is lit The children are happy in their togetherness. The dreidel is spinning. It is the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hanukkah. Item #U2601. S1125.

I have a little dreidel, 

I made it out of clay.

       When it's dry and ready, 

The dreidel I will play

Spring 2024 Mail Sale Commentary 

Lot 23 U260I — Hanukkah — (First U.S. Hanukkah Stamp) — 10-22-96

In 2019, the U.S. Postal Service issued the very first Hanukkah stamp. The stamp design is based on the Jewish Festival of Lights. It features a contemporary image of a menorah and nine multi-colored candles. With each of the candles being a different vivid color, the stamp is certainly an eye-catcher. The glow of the candles' flames rekindles the family bonds that comfort and sustain throughout the year. My hand painted cachet extends this theme as a group of children play a favorite game of spinning a dreidel. Many treats have been used in playing the game, and I show two of the more common ones — foil-covered chocolates and peanuts. Also, there is a close-up of the wooden dreidel that I used as a model. Behind the children is a menorah burning brightly. It is a silver color with blue candles. Finally, I have printed a verse from a children's poem about the beloved dreidel which can be made from many materials including clay, wood, glass, and others and which themselves are deemed desirable collectibles. In speaking at the stamp's dedication, Postmaster General Marvin Runyon said the following. "The traditions of Hanukkah hold special meaning for celebrants around the world and for millions of Americans. It's also a tale of universal appeal. A story of triumph over adversity, strength in conviction, and a belief in the possibility of miracles."