Name: 2014 US First-Class Forever Stamp - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
SKU: 088-LDH
Price: 29.99 USD
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Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The legend of a kind old gentleman delivering holiday gifts to children is centuries old.But reindeer were not part of Santas story until the 1823 publication of the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas.Over 100 years later, a Christmas story by Robert L. May made Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a much-loved part of the season.

In the 1964 television special based on Mays tale, Rudolph is the son of Donner and his wife.As the lead reindeer, Donner is embarrassed when his son is born with a bright red nose and concerned the young buck will not be able to pull Santas sleigh.Rudolph is shunned by the other reindeer after his disguise flies off and his shiny nose exposed during flying practices (known as reindeer games).He runs away from home, eventually joined by a misfit elf named Hermey.After a series of adventures, the outcast saves his family and puts his unique handicap to work, guiding Santas sleigh through thick fog and saving Christmas.

Depression-weary families embraced Mays book and its uplifting ending.The subsequent television special expanded on Mays fable, teaching children to overcome adversity and earn respect by hard work.By weaving a tale combining the American Dream and the spirit of Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become a holiday classic.

U.S. #4946 is part of a four-stamp set issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the animated Christmas classic, Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.The art for the stamps was from a still frame of the special. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer is the longest-running and highest-rated Christmas special on TV.

49 Rudolph,issued to satisfy the first-class mail rate

Issue Date:November 6, 2014Cthe 50th anniversary of the shows premiere
City:Washington, DC
Quantity:125 million

Category:Commemorative
Printed By:CCL Label Inc.
Printing Method:Photogravurein sheets of 120, with six booklet panes of 20 per sheet
Perforations:Serpentine Die Cut 11 X 10

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Style	100 Pieces / 5Books

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