...Or rather stamps of which Peace Corps is the subject. I came across a news story recently which mentioned a Peace Corps stamp issued in Paraguay six years ago to celebrate the Peace Corps' 40th anniversary. Which got me thinking. I distinctly remember a Peace Corps stamp being issued when I served in The Gambia in the 80s, and no doubt other countries have issued Peace Corps stamps as well. However a quick poke around Google Images didn't turn up much. Just these:
The first two are U.S. stamps...the third is from the Solomon Islands. I would imagine that many countries have issued Peace Corps stamps over the years. And with the 50th anniversary right around the corner, I imagine that others are in the works, including here in the U.S.
So now I'm going to have to dig around in my old letters to see if I can find that stamp (I'll post the image if I find it). But in the meantime, do you (or friends or family) have Peace Corps stamps? Send them my way ... or simply post them in the "comment" section for this entry.
My father collected stamps and gave me a sheet of the 8 cent stamps, which I use judiciously, when corresponding to RPCVs or to people on related topics. I had some of the 33 cents stamps but I've probably used them all, since I don't see any here. Did you know that the PCV on that stamp was still living when the stamp was issued? I only know of two living people who were on US postage when the stamps were issued: the PCV and the "dust bowl" woman on the 32 cent stamp called "America Survives the Depression". (That photo is Dorthea Lange's famous shot.)
Posted by: Kathryn Carpenter | March 27, 2009 at 01:31 PM
i have some peace corps stamps ill like to sell. I have the 8Cent stamp
Posted by: k5k5k5 | April 17, 2008 at 08:48 AM