1914 US Christmas Seal

United States · 1914 · 1 cent

This 1914 Christmas Seal features a prominent red cross surrounded by holly branches, with the inscriptions 'MERRY CHRISTMAS' and 'HAPPY NEW YEAR 1914'. It also indicates 'ONE CENT' as its sale price, reflecting its nature as a charity label rather than a postage stamp.

Christmas Seals were first introduced in the United States in 1907 as a fundraising initiative to combat tuberculosis. This 1914 seal represents an early example of these popular charity labels, which played a significant role in public health campaigns.