2023 48c Sailboats from coil, Postcard Rate
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U.S. #5749-50
2023 Sailboats (Coil)
- Two Sailboats stamps issued in 2023 covering the postcard rate.
- Subject matter perfect for postcards as sailboats are reminders of beautiful summer weather when most of us are vacationing.
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Sailboats
Value: 48¢ Postcard Rate (Nondenominated)
First Day of Issue: January 22, 2023
First Day City(s): Lahaina, HI
Quantity Issued (if known): 350,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Coil of 100
Self-Adhesive
Why the stamp was issued: Issued to cover the postcard rate.
About the stamp design: Pictures abstract illustrations sailboats on calm seas with blue skies in the background. The designs were taken from pieces of graphic art by Libby VanderPloeg who also made the lettering for the word “postcard” for the stamps. VanderPloeg began with pencil sketches and then used Adobe Illustrator to create the final artworks.
About the Sailboats: The USPS said the stamps were created to “capture the joyful sensation of being on the water on a beautiful day.”
History the stamp represents: Sailboats and sailing ships have existed since ancient Egypt. They have served as work vessels for fishermen, war ships, and recreational craft. They have also been popular subjects for artists. After all, what could be more beautiful than crisp white sails against the blue backdrop of the ocean? Many such scenes have also been pictured on postage stamps, making them a popular topic for collectors. In 2023, the US Postal Service issued two new Sailboats stamps to cover the postcard rate. But are the craft on these stamps boats or ships?
For most of us, the words boat and ship are used interchangeably. However, for seasoned watermen, there is a big difference. A boat can refer to any watercraft, no matter the size or how it moves. A ship, on the other hand, is reserved for larger craft with multiple sails or engines. The captain of one particular ship (a craft known as The Knorr) explained it like this: “A ship can pick up a boat.” (Think of the lifeboats kept aboard large cruise ships.)
That being the case, the watercraft on the 2023 US stamps are most definitely boats! Whether you charter a ride on one or simply watch them sail by from shore, sailboats always make a warm summer day more fun.
U.S. #5749-50
2023 Sailboats (Coil)
- Two Sailboats stamps issued in 2023 covering the postcard rate.
- Subject matter perfect for postcards as sailboats are reminders of beautiful summer weather when most of us are vacationing.
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Sailboats
Value: 48¢ Postcard Rate (Nondenominated)
First Day of Issue: January 22, 2023
First Day City(s): Lahaina, HI
Quantity Issued (if known): 350,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Coil of 100
Self-Adhesive
Why the stamp was issued: Issued to cover the postcard rate.
About the stamp design: Pictures abstract illustrations sailboats on calm seas with blue skies in the background. The designs were taken from pieces of graphic art by Libby VanderPloeg who also made the lettering for the word “postcard” for the stamps. VanderPloeg began with pencil sketches and then used Adobe Illustrator to create the final artworks.
About the Sailboats: The USPS said the stamps were created to “capture the joyful sensation of being on the water on a beautiful day.”
History the stamp represents: Sailboats and sailing ships have existed since ancient Egypt. They have served as work vessels for fishermen, war ships, and recreational craft. They have also been popular subjects for artists. After all, what could be more beautiful than crisp white sails against the blue backdrop of the ocean? Many such scenes have also been pictured on postage stamps, making them a popular topic for collectors. In 2023, the US Postal Service issued two new Sailboats stamps to cover the postcard rate. But are the craft on these stamps boats or ships?
For most of us, the words boat and ship are used interchangeably. However, for seasoned watermen, there is a big difference. A boat can refer to any watercraft, no matter the size or how it moves. A ship, on the other hand, is reserved for larger craft with multiple sails or engines. The captain of one particular ship (a craft known as The Knorr) explained it like this: “A ship can pick up a boat.” (Think of the lifeboats kept aboard large cruise ships.)
That being the case, the watercraft on the 2023 US stamps are most definitely boats! Whether you charter a ride on one or simply watch them sail by from shore, sailboats always make a warm summer day more fun.