commemorativeusstamps

The beautiful Carmel Mission church has appeared on more than one US Postage stamp over the years. The US Postal Service issued a $18.95 Express Mail definitive stamp in February, 2012. The illustration features the dome-shaped bell tower and the elaborate star-shaped window of the Mission San Carlos Borroméo del Río Carmelo. (Scott 4650)

A 6¢ commemorative stamp "California Settlement" also featuring the bell tower of the Carmel Mission was issued by the Post Office Department in July, 1969. The stamp marked the 200th anniversary of the settlement of California as well as the bicentennial of the city of San Diego. (Scott 1373).
                   
                            Carmel Mission                                   California Settlement
 

I love the one on the left!

another great player

In 2000 The US Postal Service honored Christy Mathewson with this commemorative stamp as part of the Classic Collections: Legends of Baseball issue. The Legends of Baseball issue honored 20 baseball greats who were named to the "All-Century Team," announced after the 1999 season. Votes from fans, as well as members of a special panel, selected the team.

"These players embody the glory and tradition of our national past-time. Tales of their extraordinary abilities and larger-than-life personalities have made them much more than just ballplayers: THEY ARE LEGENDS.

“In 1901, 21-year-old Christy Mathewson won 20 games for the New York Giants. With his ‘fade-away’ pitch, he posted three consecutive 30-victory seasons and in the 1905 World Series threw three shutouts in only six days.” – From the back of the sheet of stamps.

First Day of Issue ceremonies were held July 6, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, where Major League Baseball held the 2000 All Star Week and 2000 All Star Game. (Scott 3408c). (A matching 20¢ US Postal Card (Scott UX339) was also issued at the same time.)
 
 
                                  
 
 

On June 10, 1982, a US postage stamp was issued to honor the humanitarian acts of Dr. Mary Edwards Walker (1832-1919), who risked her life to treat the sick and wounded during the Civil War. She was the first woman to serve as an Army surgeon.

In 1865, on the recommendation of General Sherman, Walker was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. However, 51 years later, new criteria for receiving the medal disqualified her. Walker refused to return the medal and wore it every day until her death in 1919. In 1977, an order was signed by the Secretary of the Army to reinstate her award. She is the only woman to ever be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.

First Day of Issue ceremonies were held in her hometown of Oswego, New York on June 10, 1982. (Scott 2013)

                                       
                                             Dr. Mary Walker
                                              Army Surgeon
                                              Medal of Honor
 

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