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Official Mail USA Official Mail USA
Domestic Mail
Domestic Mail E
Penalty for privatse
Genty for private use $30O
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22
1988
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Chis lalle
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AMERICAN EAGLE
First Day of Issue: March 22, 1988
First Issue Location: Washington, D.C.
Flying free and proud, the American eagle soars above the
plains. In her magnificent flight, she captures the spirit of
a nation. From the very days when America's liberty was
formed, the strength and pride of the eagle has been a
guiding force. Even in folk art, America reflects the
influence of this majestic bird. In the early 1800's as the
towns of New England forged a living from the sea,
woodcarvings often led her ships to bountiful catches and
safe ports. Crafting figureheads became an art, and the
eagle, carved in fine detail, was a favorite subject. Carv-
ings came to be used on stern board and mast board, and
to adorn furniture and architectural elements, too. And
thus, the American eagle was portrayed in many artful
forms. The carving depicted on this Maximum Card
features an elegant eagle bearing an American shield with
arrows. Related images reinforce its place in American
history. The nondenominated Official Mail Stamp also
features an eagle, and was issued as part of the 1988 Postal
Rate Change.
No. 88-17
©1988 The Maximum Card Collection
A Division of Unicover Corporation . Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
Original painting by Chris Calle
