7-1, WX1, & 7-2, WX2, 1907 U.S. Red Cross Christmas Seal Collection, Avg, full gum, MNH.
Collection consists of:
7-1, WX1, 1907 U.S. Red Cross Christmas Seal, Type 1, Average, full gum, MNH. Size 19x19mm, perf. 14. Image of Red Cross, plus text "Merry Christmas"
7-2, WX2, 1907 U.S. Red Cross Christmas Seal, Type 2, Average, full gum, MNH. Size 19x19mm, perf. 14. Image of Red Cross, plus text "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year"
The 1907 U.S. Christmas Seal was issued by the Delaware Chapter of the American Red Cross. There were three types: Type 1 - "Merry Christmas"; Type 1.2 - same as Type 1, but printed on thin paper; and Type 2 - "Merry Christmas / Happy New Year." This seal is a Type 1. The 1907 U.S. Christmas Seal was designed by Ms. Emily P. Bissell.
Christmas Seals are also known as TB Charity Seals, and are usually classified as Charity Seals, or Cinderella Stamps.
