Florentine Madonna and Child Vintage Stamp
Transport your mail back in time with these vintage Florentine Madonna and Child stamps from the United States Postal Service. Modeled after the original 15th century Italian Renaissance painting, this pack contains 100 Forever First-Class postage stamps with the classic artwork.
As a rare find for stamp collectors and philatelists, these vintage stamps stand out with their old world elegance. The serene image of Mary holding baby Jesus provides a sophisticated adornment to any piece of mail.
As Forever stamps, this pack remains valid even when future USPS postage rates rise. So you can continue using these vintage stamps for letter mail and light packages indefinitely.
The vintage design provides an air of sophistication making them perfect for wedding invitations, thank you notes, or other elegant mailings. Share a piece of history every time you send a letter or card.
These stamps also make a thoughtful gift for the stamp collector or art enthusiast in your life. Add them to your collection of vintage US stamps today before this rare 100 pack sells out!
Bring Renaissance elegance to your mail with this pack of 100 new United States Postal Service (USPS) stamps featuring the iconic Florentine Madonna and Child painting.
Stamp Details:
These first-class Forever stamps were issued by USPS in 2016. The Scott Catalog number is 5139. Printed in panes of 20 using the offset printing method, each stamp has a perforated shape of 0.84 x 1.42 inches. The vibrant colors were reproduced from the original 15th century tempera painting.
Condition:
This pack contains 100 unused and unhinged mint condition stamps with full original gum. The stamps are in perfect new condition, having never been postmarked or hinged into an album.
Artwork:
The beautiful artwork depicts Mary tenderly holding baby Jesus and originates from an early Italian Renaissance painting of the Florentine school. It is a classic example of the Madonna and Child theme common in religious art of the 15th century. The serene grace of the figures creates an iconic and instantly recognizable image.
Origin:
These US stamps celebrate Renaissance art from Florence, Italy, a center of art innovation during that cultural period. As classic United States forever stamps without a denomination, they will always be valid for sending 1 oz letters, regardless of future postage rate changes.
Significance:
This stunning Renaissance stamp adds old-world sophistication to any piece of mail. The historic art will delight both seasoned stamp collectors as well as those looking for elegant stamps to tie in with weddings or other formal events.