#550 - 1920 5¢ Pilgrim Issue

5¢ Blue, deep blue, indigo

Subject: Signing of the compact
Perforations: 11
Watermark: None
Scott #: 550
Quantity Issued: 11,000,00
Issued: December 21st, 1920

Used
$1 - $2
No postmark with gum (MH)
$5 - $10
Full perfect gum, no postmark
no trace of stamp hinge mark (MNH)
$30 - $50

These were the only stamps issued in the USA without the country name. At the time there was much criticism of the design and it was not popular. It was considered that the subjects of the vignettes were too crowded into the frame, particularly the 2¢.

The vignette is from George E. Perine's, Signing of the Compact in the Cabin of the Mayflower, n.d., hand-colored lithograph, Smithsonian American Art Museum

The USPS celebrates the artistry and ingenuity of freshwater fishing with its Freshwater Fishing Lures Forever stamps! Featuring five iconic designs—crankbait, popper, spoon, spinner, and wakebait—these stamps showcase vibrant close-up photographs by Sarah Cramer Shields. Designed by Greg Breeding, the colorful pane of 20 stamps is perfect for anglers and collectors alike. 🌊✨

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Celebrate the beauty of nature with the latest USPS release: the Vibrant Leaves stamps! Featuring stunning photographs of leaves from aspen, sassafras, oak, maple, and sweetgum trees, these five designs bring the colorful charm of fall to your mail. Designed by Antonio Alcalá and printed in both a pane of 20 and a coil of 100, these non-denominated stamps are perfect for postcard mailing. First issued on March 14, 2025, in Strongsville, OH, they are now available nationwide. 🍃📬

Want to commemorate this release? You have until July 14, 2025, to request a first-day-of-issue postmark. These stamps are a must-have for collectors and nature enthusiasts alike! 🌳✨

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