Bob Hope Stamp

836 44c Bob Hope 4406 Stamp Panel

836 44c Bob Hope 4406 Stamp Panel

US $27.50

Sale

0923 44c Bob Hope Stamp 4406 Souvenir Page

0923 44c Bob Hope Stamp 4406 Souvenir Page

US $22.50

Sale

Bob Hope Al HirschfeldMany collectors looked forward to the debut of the Bob Hope stamp on May 29, 2009.

Not only stamp collectors, but also fans of comedy in general and Bob Hope in particular anticipated the stamp’s release.

The history of the Bob Hope stamp release and the first day cancellation caricatures is an interesting one that bears repeating.

The best first day cancellations do what is fairly difficult to accomplish when designing a postmark – capture the essence and personality of the subject in a way that attracts and interests collectors, but make it so that it can be reproduced in a small enough size and simple lines that are needed for a cancellation.

Many wondered if it would be possible to capture the larger-than-life personality of an American icon like Bob Hope in such a cancellation.

The research team studied reams of material in developing the Bob Hope stamp cancellation. In the process of this research, the team came upon drawings of Hope by a popular artist, Al Hirschfeld.

The team thought the drawings captured Hope and his personality well, but discarded them because they assumed the legal issues including copyright would prohibit their use. They put the drawings aside for a time, and moved on with researching other possibilities.

However, once a member of the team decided to give it a try, they found success. In short order, all obstacles were removed, and the caricatures were incorporated into the cancellations.

Stamp collectors and Bob Hope lovers alike are delighted not only with the Bob Hope stamp, but also the cancellations which, in this case, an important completion to the image on the stamp itself.

The drawings add the touch of whimsy and delight to the stately portrait of a smiling but subdued Hope. In the combination, you see not only Hope the ambassador of good will and humor, but Hope the cutup on the Road to Morocco or wherever else he was traveling that day.

On Friday, May 29, 2009 the stamp was officially launched. The date was chosen because it would have been Hope’s 106th birthday. He died at the age of 100 in 2003. His wife, Delores, celebrated her 100th birthday the Wednesday before the ceremony, but she was not able to travel to the release ceremony.

The Bob Hope stamp first day ceremonies were held on board the USS Midway in San Diego. Hope was well known for his charitable performances for the troops in cars since WWII. He’s the first citizen to receive a Congressional recognition as an honorary U.S. Armed Services veteran, event though he never officially served in any branch of the military.

He performed twice on the USS Midway during his military visits.

Collectors can purchase the first day issue of the stamp through July 29. The stamps can be purchased at their local post office, the Post Office web site (www.usps.com) or over the phone at 1-800-STAMP-24.

The stamps should be placed on envelopes addressed to the collector or others, placed in a large manilla envelope, then mailed to

Bob Hope Stamp

Postmaster

PO Box 85530

San Diego, CA  92186-5530

The envelopes will be postmarked with the first day postmark and mailed to the recipients with no additional charge.

Photo Credits: dbking

Originally posted 2009-06-02 10:46:11. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Blog Traffic Exchange Related Posts
  • blog traffic exchangeSpain Stamps Stamps -> Europe -> Spain & Colonies When looking for old Spain stamps, online auctions like eBay are a great place to search. Often, auctions are in lots so you get several stamps to add to your collection, often from many different countries and time periods. Some stamps can also......
  • stampsPostage Stamp Collecting Terms There are a number of terms that are specific to postage stamp collecting within philatelic circles. These postage stamp collecting terms are especially important when it comes to grading stamps and evaluating stamps for their value, rarity and collectability. The more that you know when it comes to postage stamp......
  • India StampsIndia Stamps Stamps -> Stamps -> AsiaThe first India stamps were called Scinde District Dawk, getting their name from the place of their first use in the Sindh district of India. Typically the paper stamps were on some shade of white paper with the design stamped in blue ink, and the......
  • rarestampsCollecting Rare Stamps Online You may already have started up your own stamp collection, but how are you going to set your stamp collection apart from other people and their stamp collections? You are going to need to know where to look and shop around in order to find the best rare stamps, and......
  • stampsSetting Up a Postage Stamp Collection Many people come by the idea of setting up a postage stamp collection in different ways. Some people come across a single stamp that inspires them while others fall in love with the hobby after someone they know exposes them to it. No matter how you came by the concept......
Blog Traffic Exchange Related Websites
  • rareCollecting Rare Collectibles 101 There are all kinds of different collectibles out there, including rare collectibles and more common collectibles for example. If you are interested in collecting rare collectibles, then knowing how to identify them, find them, price them, display them and sell them are all very important considerations to make. Here is......
  • blog traffic exchangeInternational Friendlies Preview: France/Argentina & Spain/England We get a brief break from club football this week, as there are several mouth-watering international matches taking place in the midweek. Today, Brazil and Italy square off in London, while on Wednesday, France and Argentina go at it in Marseille, and European champions Spain welcome England to Seville, with......
  • JoeJoe DiMaggio   Sports Memorabilia Even today's modern kids who might not even watch baseball or be able to name one single player have heard the name Joe DiMaggio. His name is synonymous with baseball and sports, as he was part of the game during its glory days, when it seemed every......
  • blog traffic exchangeLove is in the air, dating, credit cards and identity theft will be all there It happened on a warm spring evening, they were dancing, eating and sounds of fun filled the air. It wasn’t long after the evening ended the fun and festivities all disappeared. He realized his wallet was stolen; his identification, credit cards and personal information all were gone. As he rested......
  • blog traffic exchangeA Million Bucks By Thirty Review By Alan Corey Everyone loves a true rags to riches tale, and although we’ve had some with the dot com boom, there were few that echoed the stories of immigrants that moved to the big city with a pocket full of pennies and a dream. We were thrilled to read this book and......
Online Stores
836 44c Bob Hope 4406 Stamp Panel

836 44c Bob Hope 4406 Stamp Panel

US $27.50

Sale

0923 44c Bob Hope Stamp 4406 Souvenir Page

0923 44c Bob Hope Stamp 4406 Souvenir Page

US $22.50

Sale

Bob Hope US Mint Sheet Stamps Postage Comedian New

Bob Hope US Mint Sheet Stamps Postage Comedian New

US $13.80

Sale

2009 USA NEW Bob Hope Stamp Sheet

2009 USA NEW Bob Hope Stamp Sheet

US $13.75

Sale

US Mint Stamp Sheet Bob Hope Legends of Holloywood

US Mint Stamp Sheet Bob Hope Legends of Holloywood

US $12.99

Sale

BOB HOPE MNH SHEET OF STAMPS

BOB HOPE MNH SHEET OF STAMPS

US $9.99

Sale

Bob Hope US Mint Sheet of 20 Stamps 2009 44c New

Bob Hope US Mint Sheet of 20 Stamps 2009 44c New

US $9.99

Sale

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET OF 44 CENTS

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET OF 44 CENTS

US $9.95

Sale

BOB HOPE NEW STAMP SHEET 20 44 CENT STAMPS EF MINT

BOB HOPE NEW STAMP SHEET 20 44 CENT STAMPS EF MINT

US $9.75

Sale

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET 20 STAMPS 44 CENTS

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET 20 STAMPS 44 CENTS

US $8.95

Sale

BOB HOPE STAMP SHEET USA

BOB HOPE STAMP SHEET USA

US $12.00

Sale

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET OF 44 CENTS

BOB HOPE STAMPS SHEET OF 44 CENTS

US $5.99

Sale

Bob Hope Mint Stamp Souvenir Sheet 20D 032

Bob Hope Mint Stamp Souvenir Sheet 20D 032

US $4.00

Sale

BOB HOPE STAMP PICTORIAL POSTMARK FDC

BOB HOPE STAMP PICTORIAL POSTMARK FDC

US $3.50

Sale

BOB HOPE NEW US STAMP GET 1 MINT AND ONE USED STAMP

BOB HOPE NEW US STAMP GET 1 MINT AND ONE USED STAMP

US $2.55

Sale

US Used $44 Bob Hope Stamps 50 on paper

US Used $44 Bob Hope Stamps 50 on paper

US $1.29

Sale

BOB HOPE UNUSED POSTAGE STAMP

BOB HOPE UNUSED POSTAGE STAMP

US $1.00

Sale

If you liked this article, vote for it on del.icio.us and stumbleupon.



Categories:

Stamp Collecting, celebrity stamps, stamp collection



Tags:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


1 comment so far ↓
#1 John on 07.16.09 at 10:39 am

What are the best printers for creating designs on envelopes.
Thank You

Leave a Comment

Email Updates