Christmas “Angel Gabriel” Stamps (Christian Art, Holidays, Jan Van Eyck, Renaissance, Red) Unused USPS Postage 6c

Add nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused Christmas “Angel Gabriel" postage stamps! This nostalgic holiday design is perfect for adding a touch of class to your holiday cards and letters or winter save-the-dates and weddings. In pristine mint condition and valid for current postage use, each stamp holds a face value of 6-cents. These USPS postage stamps are suitable for current mailing when used with the total required postage based on the weight of your correspondence. Embrace the charm of winter with this enchanting postage stamp!

STAMP INFORMATION:

• Name: Angel Gabriel
• Series: Traditional Christmas Issue
• Year Issued: 1968
• Face Value: 6-cents (USD) per stamp
• Topic(s): Christmas, Angel, Painting, The Annunciation, Christian Art, Renaissance Painting
• Color(s): Red
• Printing Method: Engraved
• Scott Number: 1363
• Adhesion Type: Gummed
• Condition: Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition

STAMP HISTORY: The 1968 6-cent “Angel Gabriel” stamp was issued on November 1, 1968, as part of the U.S. Postal Service’s Christmas/secular religious holiday series. It is often called “The Annunciation” and depicts the archangel Gabriel delivering the divine message to Mary — a classic Christian motif. The image is adapted from a painting by the Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck. Collectors today often appreciate it not only for its religious symbolism but also for its elegant design, its connection to classical Christian art, and the historical role it played in American Christmas stamp issues.

STAMP MEANING & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: The 1968 6-cent “Angel Gabriel” postage stamp carries a profound and timeless spiritual significance, embodying the themes of divine communication, hope, and the awakening of faith. Depicting the archangel Gabriel — the celestial messenger who announced to Mary that she would bear the Christ child — this stamp serves as a miniature icon of revelation and grace, a reminder of the sacred moment when heaven and earth touched through the power of a spoken word.

Spiritually, Gabriel represents the voice of divine truth — the messenger who bridges the human and the divine, carrying light, purpose, and reassurance to those chosen to carry out higher work. In Christian tradition, the Annunciation marks the beginning of the Incarnation, when divine will entered the human world through Mary’s humble acceptance. Thus, the image on this stamp signifies faithful surrender and spiritual readiness — the courage to say “yes” to the unknown, to open one’s life to divine purpose.

The artwork, adapted from a Renaissance painting by Jan van Eyck, reinforces these spiritual themes through its rich symbolism and calm reverence. Gabriel’s poised gesture and radiant robes convey purity, divine order, and peace — the essence of angelic presence. The golden hues and intricate detail reflect the medieval belief that beauty itself is a form of worship, a manifestation of divine light in the material world.

Beyond its religious context, the “Angel Gabriel” stamp speaks universally to the soul’s experience of receiving guidance, awakening, and inspiration. It reminds us that messages of truth and transformation often arrive softly — through intuition, compassion, or moments of quiet clarity. Gabriel’s presence calls each person to listen deeply and act with trust, affirming that the divine is not distant but continually reaching out to humanity in love and wisdom.

Ultimately, the spiritual significance of the “Angel Gabriel” stamp lies in its portrayal of divine invitation — the eternal moment when light enters the world through human openness. It is a symbol of annunciation in every heart: the call to embody grace, to say “let it be,” and to carry the light of understanding and peace into the world.

GUMMED STAMPS: These postage stamps have a traditional moisture-activated gum on the back. These stamps require licking or wetting to adhere to envelopes or other surfaces. To ensure good adhesion, apply vintage gummed stamps to your mailings with a glue stick (we recommend using Elmer's "Re-Stick" glue sticks).

GENUINE USPS POSTAGE: These unused vintage postage stamps are perfectly valid for use as current postage for mailing with USPS as long as you use the adequate amount of postage to achieve standard postage rates according to the weight of your mailing. Check current postage rates at USPS.com.

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ABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: Jennifer Kramer is the founder of Heritage Post House, a boutique vintage postage house located in Northern California. Jennifer sources the most beautiful unused vintage postage stamps ever issued by USPS and artfully arranges them into curated postage sets that are sure to add a special touch to your invitations, announcements, and special mailings. In addition to creating pre-arranged postage sets, Jennifer also works with couples (and their stationers) to create one-of-a-kind custom postage arrangements for wedding invitations, save the dates, and other special occasions.

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