U.S. #1471

8¢ Mary, Queen of Heaven
Traditional Christmas 

Issue Date: November 9, 1972

City: Washington, DC

Quantity: 1,003,475,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforations: 10...  more

U.S. #1471

8¢ Mary, Queen of Heaven
Traditional Christmas 

Issue Date: November 9, 1972

City: Washington, DC

Quantity: 1,003,475,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Photogravure

Perforations: 10 ½ x 11

Color: Multicolored

This religious-themed Christmas stamp comes from a panel painted by an unknown Flemish artist. The entire painting is titled "Mary, Queen of Heaven," and it currently hangs in the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.