1985 22c Love Series: Love Crayon
# 2143 - 1985 22c Love Series: Love Crayon
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U.S. #2143
1985 22¢ Stripes Love
Love Series
- Fourth US Love stamp
- First Love stamp issued after Valentine’s Day
- First stamp printed with new video inspection process
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Love
Value: 22¢; first-class rate
First Day of Issue: April 17, 1985
First Day City: Hollywood, California
Quantity Issued: 729,700,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Panes of 50 in sheets of 200
Perforations: 11
Why the stamp was issued: For use on birthday, anniversary, wedding, and other special occasion mail. The stamp’s issue after Valentine’s Day reinforced the USPS’s message that Love stamps aren’t just for that holiday – they can be used year-round.
About the stamp design: This stamp was designed by Corita Kent, a former nun whose artworks are in the collections of more than 30 museums. Her simple multi-colored brushstrokes caused a stir among collectors. Many complained about the simplicity, calling it an April Fool’s joke and nicknaming it the “lipstick” or paint sample issue.” Others came Kent’s defense, saying it was relatable and showed emotion.
About the printing process: This was the first stamp printed with a new video inspection process. Color registration marks were printed by the Andreotti press as the stamps were created. A strobe light flashed several times a second near the end of the printing press, where a closed-circuit TV camera captured continuous pictures of the registration mark. An inspector watched the TV to ensure that the colors were in proper registration.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremonies for this stamp took place on the soundstage where the television show, Love Boat, was filmed in Hollywood, California. Several cast members were present including Gavin McLeod, Bernie
Kopel, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange and Jill Whelan. For security reasons, the ceremony was closed to the public.
Unusual fact about this stamp: A variety in which the brush strokes fade from light to dark was found by some collectors.
About the Love Series: Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. They have sometimes been known to go back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.
History the stamp represents: The stylized heart shape is the universal symbol for passion and love. There are many theories that seek to explain how the heart shape came to represent love. One cites the use of the now-extinct silphium plant and the Greek city-state Cyrene in the seventh century B.C. The silphium plant, which had heart-shaped seeds, was said to be an effective method of birth control.
During the Middle Ages, philosophers and scientists believed the heart was the seat of thought, reason, and emotion. Early examples of the heart shape can be found in cultures worldwide, dating back several hundred years. In his 1665 memoir “Travels in India,” jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier describes a 32-carat heart.
During the 1700s, the Asante people of Ghana used heart-shaped symbols on hand embroidered Adinkra clothes to represent the concepts of love and wisdom. The use of hearts to symbolize romantic love flourished in the Victorian age.
Today, stylized pink or red hearts adorn gifts given as a token of love and friendship. Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, engagement rings, and fresh-cut flowers are popular choices for birthdays, anniversaries, and St. Valentine’s Day.
U.S. #2143
1985 22¢ Stripes Love
Love Series
- Fourth US Love stamp
- First Love stamp issued after Valentine’s Day
- First stamp printed with new video inspection process
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Series: Love
Value: 22¢; first-class rate
First Day of Issue: April 17, 1985
First Day City: Hollywood, California
Quantity Issued: 729,700,000
Printed by: Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Printing Method: Photogravure
Format: Panes of 50 in sheets of 200
Perforations: 11
Why the stamp was issued: For use on birthday, anniversary, wedding, and other special occasion mail. The stamp’s issue after Valentine’s Day reinforced the USPS’s message that Love stamps aren’t just for that holiday – they can be used year-round.
About the stamp design: This stamp was designed by Corita Kent, a former nun whose artworks are in the collections of more than 30 museums. Her simple multi-colored brushstrokes caused a stir among collectors. Many complained about the simplicity, calling it an April Fool’s joke and nicknaming it the “lipstick” or paint sample issue.” Others came Kent’s defense, saying it was relatable and showed emotion.
About the printing process: This was the first stamp printed with a new video inspection process. Color registration marks were printed by the Andreotti press as the stamps were created. A strobe light flashed several times a second near the end of the printing press, where a closed-circuit TV camera captured continuous pictures of the registration mark. An inspector watched the TV to ensure that the colors were in proper registration.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue ceremonies for this stamp took place on the soundstage where the television show, Love Boat, was filmed in Hollywood, California. Several cast members were present including Gavin McLeod, Bernie
Kopel, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange and Jill Whelan. For security reasons, the ceremony was closed to the public.
Unusual fact about this stamp: A variety in which the brush strokes fade from light to dark was found by some collectors.
About the Love Series: Based on the popularity of Christmas stamps, the USPS issued its first Love stamp in 1973. It wasn’t intended to be the start of a series, and, in fact, it wasn’t until 1982 that another Love stamp was issued. Love-themed stamps were issued sporadically over the next few years. The USPS stated that they weren’t intended just for Valentine’s Day mail, but also for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. In 1987, the USPS officially declared it a series, and new Love stamps have been issued nearly every year since. Love stamps are on sale longer than most commemorative stamps and are usually printed in greater quantities. They have sometimes been known to go back to press for additional printings if demand is sufficient.
History the stamp represents: The stylized heart shape is the universal symbol for passion and love. There are many theories that seek to explain how the heart shape came to represent love. One cites the use of the now-extinct silphium plant and the Greek city-state Cyrene in the seventh century B.C. The silphium plant, which had heart-shaped seeds, was said to be an effective method of birth control.
During the Middle Ages, philosophers and scientists believed the heart was the seat of thought, reason, and emotion. Early examples of the heart shape can be found in cultures worldwide, dating back several hundred years. In his 1665 memoir “Travels in India,” jeweler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier describes a 32-carat heart.
During the 1700s, the Asante people of Ghana used heart-shaped symbols on hand embroidered Adinkra clothes to represent the concepts of love and wisdom. The use of hearts to symbolize romantic love flourished in the Victorian age.
Today, stylized pink or red hearts adorn gifts given as a token of love and friendship. Heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, engagement rings, and fresh-cut flowers are popular choices for birthdays, anniversaries, and St. Valentine’s Day.