U.S. #1425

6¢ Blood Donors

Issue Date: March 12, 1971

City: New York, NY

Quantity: 130,975,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved

Perforations: 11

Color: Blue, scarlet and indigo

Issued at a time...  more

U.S. #1425

6¢ Blood Donors

Issue Date: March 12, 1971

City: New York, NY

Quantity: 130,975,000

Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Printing Method: Lithographed and engraved

Perforations: 11

Color: Blue, scarlet and indigo

Issued at a time when blood donations were not keeping up with demand, this stamp was meant to raise awareness of blood donor programs, thus increasing needed donations.