Wednesday, December 30, 2020

SCOTT #2720 YEAR OF THE ROOSTER 29 CENT

 On December 30, 1992, the USPS issued its first Chinese New Year stamp (#2720) honoring the start of the Year of the Rooster.

The stamp was designed by first-time stamp designer, Clarence Lee, who used an airbrush to produce the artwork.  It was the last US stamp of 1992, and was extremely popular.  Many post offices sold out in just a few days and the stamp was in high demand in Asia.

The 1992 Chinese New Year stamp marked several “firsts.”  In addition to being the first Lunar New Year stamp, it was also the first Happy New Year stamp AND the first non-high-value stamp issued in panes of 20 rather than 50.

                                                         



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