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Stamp Articles : Nursing Commemorative Stamp Issue of 1961
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Cat. # 1190 Nursing Commemorative Stamp Issue of 1961
Design # A628
Perf 11
Denomination: 4c
Colors: blue, green, orange and black
Date of Issue: Dec. 28, 1961
Prices: Stamp
Single - .15
MNH - .20
Used - .15
PB#4 - .40
Plate # block of 4, with 2 plate numbers .45c
First Day Cities: Washington D.C.
Quantity Issued: Stamps 145,350,000 FDC's ( 964,005 )
Purpose: To honor the Nursing profession and emphasize the importance of nurses to the maintainance of the health of the nation.
The design depicts a young student nurse lighting a traditional candle,
symbolizing dedication to her profession. The candle lighting ceremony
is held for all graduating nurses.
FDC Prices: [ ] 6.00 single [ ] 7.50 pair [ ] 9.00 block of 4 [ ]
12.00 Plate Block of 4
Stamp Size: 0.84 inches x 1.44 inches vert.
Designed by Alfred Charles Parker and V.S. McCloskey, Jr.
Subject: Graduating Student Nurse Lighting Candle - Issued to honor the nursing profession
Text: "Nursing"
Giori Press Printing Plates of 200 subjects in four panes of 50
(two passes = 2 plate numbers)
Plate numbers used =
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