A3502

Thanksgiving

The Plymouth Colony

Cover Announcement 

When the new Thanksgivinq stamp was issued, I decided that I would produce a mini-set of five rather than just a single cover. I have always had a keen interest in United States history, and the story of the Pilgrims has fascinated me since the third grade. The philatelic press has reported that this will be the one and only stamp in the "Holiday Celebration" series that honors our annual day of Thanksgiving. Not wanting to miss this golden opportunity to record philatelically this special moment in America's past, I am pleased to present a First Day Cover chronicle of the Plymouth Colony.

A young couple with Bibless in hand, takes a short stroll within close proximity to the seaside village. He carries his long-gun for protection from any beasts that roam the deep woods as well as from any Natives that may intend harm. Looks of awareness and apprehension attest to the uncharted newness of their new home territory. The magnificent colors of the sky and water really provide a marvelous backdrop to the scene, and such a tremendous "look" can only be achieved by the individual brush strokes that transform the drawing into a miniature work of art.