{"product_id":"contemporary-christmas-christmas-card-stamps-cherub-angel-bells-merry-christmas-holidays-unused-usps-postage-10c","title":"Contemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" Stamps (Cherub, Angel, Bells, Merry Christmas, Holidays) Unused USPS Postage 10c","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAdd nostalgic flair to your holiday letters with these vintage unused \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" 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 10-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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP INFORMATION: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Christmas Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003eSeries: \u003c\/strong\u003eContemporary Christmas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYear Issued: \u003c\/strong\u003e1975\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 10\u003cspan\u003e-cents (USD) per stamp\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherub, Angel, Bells, Christmas Card, Holly, Holidays, Merry Christmas, Early Card by Louis Prang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, Green, Gold, Multicolored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photogravure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScott Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1580\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdhesion Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gummed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Unused USPS Postage Stamps, Ready to Use for USPS Mailings, Mint Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003eSTAMP HISTORY: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 1975 10¢ “Christmas Card” postage stamp was issued by the U.S. Postal Service on October 14, 1975, in Washington, D.C., as part of its annual \"Contemporary Christmas\" series. This particular stamp stands out as one of the most charming and nostalgic of the 1970s holiday issues—celebrating not a religious motif or a traditional scene of family or nature, but the simple, heartfelt act of sending and receiving Christmas cards themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe design was created by artist Stevan Dohanos, a beloved American illustrator and a member of the “Golden Age” of realism alongside Norman Rockwell. Dohanos had a long association with the Postal Service, designing several stamps in the 1960s and ’70s, and was especially admired for his ability to capture the warmth of ordinary American life. His \"Christmas Card\" stamp design reflects that sensibility perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eUpon its release, the \"Christmas Card\" stamp was praised for its warmth and relatability. Rather than depicting an idealized holiday tableau, it celebrated a real and personal tradition—the exchange of cards and letters that connect families and friends across distance. It was both a tribute to the postal system’s role in that tradition and a gentle reminder that the smallest gestures of communication carry great meaning during the season of goodwill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"3052\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, the “Christmas Card” stamp is remembered fondly by holiday snail mailers, collectors, and holiday enthusiasts alike. It represents not only a charming slice of Americana but also the spirit of connection that lies at the heart of Christmas itself: the joy of reaching out, remembering others, and keeping love and friendship alive through the written word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAMP MEANING \u0026amp; SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE: \u003c\/strong\u003eT\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehe “Christmas Card” stamp speaks to the sacredness of connection, remembrance, and the written word—the quiet holiness found in reaching out across distance with love. At its heart, this stamp honors the spiritual power of giving and receiving messages of love. A Christmas card is more than paper and ink; it is a vessel of presence—a tangible way of saying, “You are remembered.” In a spiritual sense, that act mirrors prayer: sending out words of kindness, gratitude, or blessing into the world, trusting that they will reach another soul. Each envelope becomes a small ritual of connection, binding people in a circle of goodwill that transcends distance and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2229\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe \"Christmas Card\" stamp transforms an everyday ritual into a spiritual practice of remembrance. It reminds us that to write, to bless, and to reach out are forms of worship in themselves—acts that sustain the invisible bonds between souls. In a world that can feel divided or distant, this stamp celebrates the quiet miracle of communication: the truth that even across miles, love finds its way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGUMMED STAMPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENUINE USPS POSTAGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/\" title=\"link to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSPS.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUESTIONS? \u003c\/strong\u003eWe love hearing from our customers and replies to inquires are usually answered the same day. Need more of this stamp? Looking for a particular stamp not found on our website? Want a curated postage set for your special event? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"contact Heritage Post House\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with questions about vintage postage stamps and our services…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELL YOUR STORY IN STAMPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe’ve worked with hundreds of couples and their stationers to custom design highly stylized personalized postage sets based on our customer’s life stories. We can help you curate personalized vintage postage sets to commemorate your save-the-date, wedding, shower, announcement, and other special occasions in a truly unique fashion. Drawing on our encyclopedic knowledge of every stamp ever issued by the USPS, and sourcing from our extensive inventory of collectable unused vintage stamps, we’ll help you tell your unique story in stamps!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT HERITAGE POST HOUSE: \u003c\/strong\u003eJennifer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCROLL DOWN TO VIEW QUANTITY BASED PRICING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Post House","offers":[{"title":"20 Contemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" Stamps (Cherub, Angel, Bells, Merry Christmas, Holidays) Unused USPS Postage 10c","offer_id":50526622089522,"sku":"1580-20","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Contemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" Stamps (Cherub, Angel, Bells, Merry Christmas, Holidays) Unused USPS Postage 10c","offer_id":50526622122290,"sku":"1580-25","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Contemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" Stamps (Cherub, Angel, Bells, Merry Christmas, Holidays) Unused USPS Postage 10c","offer_id":50526622155058,"sku":"1580-50","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Contemporary Christmas \"Christmas Card\" Stamps (Cherub, Angel, Bells, Merry Christmas, Holidays) Unused USPS Postage 10c","offer_id":50526622187826,"sku":"1580-100","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/9719\/0450\/files\/Contemporary-Christmas-Christmas-Card-1975-10-cents-vintage-usps-postage-stamps-1.jpg?v=1760915137","url":"https:\/\/heritageposthouse.com\/products\/contemporary-christmas-christmas-card-stamps-cherub-angel-bells-merry-christmas-holidays-unused-usps-postage-10c","provider":"Heritage Post House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}