2021 First-Class Forever Stamps,Western Wear: Cowboy Boot with Spur
# 5617 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamps - Western Wear: Cowboy Boot with Spur
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5617 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamps - Western Wear: Cowboy Boot with Spur
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US #5617
2021 Boot with Spur – Western Wear
- One of four stamps honoring Western apparel and its history in the United States
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Western Wear
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 23, 2021
First Day City: Abilene, Texas
Quantity Issued: 175,000,000
Printed by: Unknown (USPS never released the name of the printer)
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate a classic cowboy boot with spur which has become synonymous with the American West.
About the stamp design: Includes an illustration of a cowboy boot with a spur attached. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue postmark was from Abilene, Texas, but there was no First Day of Issue Ceremony held.
About the Western Wear set: Issued to celebrate clothing and accessories that have become symbolic of the American West. Includes four stamps picturing Western attire: a cowboy hat, boot with spur, shirt, and belt buckle. Each stamp also includes elements commonly associated with the American West such as cacti, snakes, roses, and stars. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
History the stamp represents: In addition to his hat, one of the most distinguishing features of a cowboy is his boots. They are made of sturdy leather and have a one-inch (or higher) heel. Some boots have rounded toes, while others may be pointed or square. A cowboy’s work boots are generally more plain, while those worn for activities out of the saddle may have flashier designs. When working in the saddle, there’s nothing more important than a cowboy’s boots. They keep his feet in the stirrups while moving over uneven terrain at fast speeds, and protect his feet while working out of the saddle.
One of the earliest bootmakers was H.J. “Daddy Joe” Justin of Texas. Justin was the first bootmaker to include decorative stitching on the sides of his boots to help keep the leather from sagging. He catered to cowboys all over the West and even sent out custom fit kits with customers to spread the word of his boots. This tactic, along with the high quality of Justin’s boots, worked tremendously. By 1910, sales had been made in 26 states.
Over the years, Justin Boots acquired other famous brands like Tony Lama, the Nocona Boot Company, and Chippewa Shoe Company. Justin Boots remains one of the most popular and reliable brands of cowboy boot to this day.
US #5617
2021 Boot with Spur – Western Wear
- One of four stamps honoring Western apparel and its history in the United States
Stamp Category: Definitive
Set: Western Wear
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: July 23, 2021
First Day City: Abilene, Texas
Quantity Issued: 175,000,000
Printed by: Unknown (USPS never released the name of the printer)
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate a classic cowboy boot with spur which has become synonymous with the American West.
About the stamp design: Includes an illustration of a cowboy boot with a spur attached. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue postmark was from Abilene, Texas, but there was no First Day of Issue Ceremony held.
About the Western Wear set: Issued to celebrate clothing and accessories that have become symbolic of the American West. Includes four stamps picturing Western attire: a cowboy hat, boot with spur, shirt, and belt buckle. Each stamp also includes elements commonly associated with the American West such as cacti, snakes, roses, and stars. Original artwork by Ryan Feerer.
History the stamp represents: In addition to his hat, one of the most distinguishing features of a cowboy is his boots. They are made of sturdy leather and have a one-inch (or higher) heel. Some boots have rounded toes, while others may be pointed or square. A cowboy’s work boots are generally more plain, while those worn for activities out of the saddle may have flashier designs. When working in the saddle, there’s nothing more important than a cowboy’s boots. They keep his feet in the stirrups while moving over uneven terrain at fast speeds, and protect his feet while working out of the saddle.
One of the earliest bootmakers was H.J. “Daddy Joe” Justin of Texas. Justin was the first bootmaker to include decorative stitching on the sides of his boots to help keep the leather from sagging. He catered to cowboys all over the West and even sent out custom fit kits with customers to spread the word of his boots. This tactic, along with the high quality of Justin’s boots, worked tremendously. By 1910, sales had been made in 26 states.
Over the years, Justin Boots acquired other famous brands like Tony Lama, the Nocona Boot Company, and Chippewa Shoe Company. Justin Boots remains one of the most popular and reliable brands of cowboy boot to this day.