Monday, May 10, 2021

Happy Mail

 

What's this in a hermetically sealed cellophane wrap? It's a first day of issue envelope to celebrate the Year of the Ox, the next Chinese Zodiac animal in the Lunar New Year stamp series.


It's from Finnbadger of Envelope 100


Not only a first day cover, but also a lovely notecard. I don't know when the card was mailed since it was in cellophane there is no postmark. The card is dated 24. March. It would have been fun to know where and how far this card traveled before it reached me.


Thanks, Finn. It was a nice surprise and so good to hear from you.
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25 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelMay 10, 2021 at 7:09 AM

    Surprises in the mail are great! This is really lovely. Have a great week, Valerie

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 10, 2021 at 8:10 AM

    Seems I missed the Year of the Ox, which is strange, because I'm a big fan of Chinese New Year. Lucky you to get this wonderful first edition. I really LIKE the stamps.

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    1. CJ KennedyMay 10, 2021 at 1:56 PM

      I didn't hear about it either and don't remember seeing previews of the stamps if you wanted to order

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  3. My name is Erika.May 10, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    I didn't know they did first day postage for Chinese New Year. That is really cool! An it was happy mail, which is always great. Happy new week CJ!

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    1. CJ KennedyMay 10, 2021 at 1:58 PM

      It was happy mail. Finn hasn't been blogging for awhile so I was a little worried about him. Guess he's just been busy

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  4. Divers and SundryMay 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Happy Mail! Mother got first day covers for a while, and they were such fun to see.

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    1. CJ KennedyMay 10, 2021 at 1:57 PM

      I didn't realize USPS does notecards with first day covers.

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    2. FinnBadgerMay 12, 2021 at 10:08 AM

      The note cards were from the last year of the ox issue... 12 years ago.

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    3. CJ KennedyMay 12, 2021 at 5:35 PM

      😲

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  5. robin cox walshMay 10, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    That is the coolest ox drawing I've ever seen! Lucky you! :D

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  6. Mae TravelsMay 10, 2021 at 2:45 PM

    I looked it up on the USPS website and the issue of that stamp was last Feb. 2. in Chinatown, Chicago. This year’s issue was virtual, but Chicago is the official city of issue. It looks like a great collectible item!

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  7. Sandra CoxMay 10, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    Very cool:)

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  8. Magic Love CrowMay 11, 2021 at 8:24 PM

    Very beautiful and cool gift!

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  9. Iris FlaviaMay 12, 2021 at 1:10 AM

    Fun surprise!

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  10. da tabbies o trout towneMay 12, 2021 at 12:59 PM

    why was I thinking this was the year of the rat ??

    then again, why do I think anything I think, I guess ☺☺☺

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    1. CJ KennedyMay 12, 2021 at 5:37 PM

      Year of the Rat was last year. Fitting for 2020, no?

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  11. sandyMay 12, 2021 at 5:46 PM

    year of the ox. Beautiful card and surprise .

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    1. CJ KennedyMay 13, 2021 at 6:31 AM

      Who would ever think an ox could be so beautiful?

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    2. sandyMay 14, 2021 at 11:03 PM

      exactly - who would have - but it is beautiful.

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