Flags of Our Nation

Flags of Our Nation

Individually hand painted First Day Covers with 

cachets dedicated to the uniqueness of each state.

Plus...for the first time in the history of our hobby, 

I'm pleased to present each of the major breeds 

of dogs in one magnificent set — a Collins exclusive.

When this beautiful flag set was announced, I thought long and hard about how I could make it distinct and different from any other cachetmaker. At the same time, I wanted to ensure that each cover would reflect the individuality of each of our diverse states. What eventually evolved was thinking "out of the box" and what resulted was as American as apple pie. Because all of the dogs of America had never been featured on a set of U.S. stamps, and because all of the breeds had never been used on a set of First Day Covers by any cachetmaker, I decided that combining our wonderful and varied dogs with our incredible distinctive states would be a philatelic home run. I was right!

Just look at the beautiful enclosed copies of some of the covers in this set. Gorgeous watercolor art! Please remember that the color quality of the copies is pretty good, but the small text appears fuzzy (on the actual covers it is crisp and clear) and, of course, the actual magnificent watercolors used on each and every cachet cannot be captured in a copy. Also, the actual covers are the standard size — making them even more awesome than the smaller enclosed photos.

Down the road, this will become one of the most coveted and sought-after sets of First Day Covers ever produced. Dog lovers will consider this a treasure of the hobby, and many will pursue it on the open market. And the state-related cachets make it a wonderful series that could be a definition for the term "Americana." You will love it!

Only a few sets remain available. Once I'm sold out, they will only be obtainable on the open market where supply and demand is sure to be a factor. The shipment and invoicing of one cover per month makes this blockbuster set affordable for any hobby budget. If you missed signing up for it originally, or if you are a relatively new Collins collector, now is your opportunity. It will be your final chance, so please respond promptly. Sets will be assigned on a first-come/first-served basis. Thanks.