2009-T5x, 2009 U.S. Christmas Seals Test Design Sheet, R10-CSCS-4-17, VF, MNH. Issued 2009 by the American Lung Association (ALA). Designed by Betty Caithness. Images of Bridge, Ornament, Sleigh, Winter Scene. Ten(10) different, five (5) designs, each with “Merry Christmas 2009”, or “Season’s Greetings 2009”, self adhesive, serpentine die cut, all with gold foil border.
Sheet of 56 (7x8) seals without gift tags, margin on 4 sides, "Fighting for Air." Dated 2009 with "R10-CSCS-4-17" in bottom margin. Seal size: 17x24mm. Silver margin scans much darker than actual color.
The Christmas Seal Tradition on the reverse of sheet.
These are test designs. Since 1979, the American Lung Association has issued test designs to determine the design of the national seal for the following year.
Christmas Seals are also known as TB Seals, and are usually classified as Charity Seals, or Cinderella Stamps.
