Monday, December 6, 2010

Christmas Stamp Puzzle Postcard from 1989


Christmas Stamp Puzzle Postcard from 1989 - 25 cents
Santa's Sleigh
United States Postal Service

The back reads:
"Greetings" Christmas Contemporary 1989
This stamp was created by Stevan Dohanos, a noted artist and illustrator of Westport, CT.  He was attracted to this 19th century sleigh during a visit to the Fenimore House Museum in Cooperstown, NY.  The illustration of the sleigh was chosen by the U.S. Postal Service as 1989's Christmas 25-cent stamp.  The sleigh which has never been exhibited to the public. is on display at the Fenimore House until January 1, 1990.

This postcard is unused.  The instructions are to peal off the protective plastic on the front, then use it as an actual puzzle.

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