{"product_id":"1962-scott-1206-4-first-u-s-christmas-stamp-wreath-candles-canceled","title":"1962 Scott #1206 – 4¢ First U.S. Christmas Stamp \/ Wreath \u0026 Candles – Canceled","description":"Historic 4-cent U.S. postage stamp issued November 1, 1962—the first Christmas stamp ever released by the United States Postal Service. Printed in green and red by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, it features a festive wreath with two lit candles and a red vertical strip reading “Christmas 1962.” Over 800 million copies were sold that season, far exceeding expectations. Lightly mounted with stamp hinge tape, removable without damage. No gum disturbance unless noted.\u003cbr\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e- Denomination: 4 cents\u003cbr\u003e- Issue Year: 1962\u003cbr\u003e- Scott Catalog No. 1206\u003cbr\u003e- Occasion: First U.S. Christmas stamp\u003cbr\u003e- Design: Green wreath, two candles, red “Christmas 1962” strip\u003cbr\u003e- Printer: Bureau of Engraving and Printing\u003cbr\u003e- Cancel Type: Black circular and wavy line cancellation\u003cbr\u003e- Fit Notes: Standard commemorative size; ideal for holiday collectors, USPS history, or seasonal themes","brand":"USPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52101948703019,"sku":"319 - Pins 00562 - U.S. Stamp","price":6.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/5064\/4011\/files\/5e54a0c6-a7b8-4ba1-8987-3bef48683f68.jpg?v=1769656736","url":"https:\/\/www.sweetdealalabama.com\/products\/1962-scott-1206-4-first-u-s-christmas-stamp-wreath-candles-canceled","provider":"Sweet Deal Alabama LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}