ECLECTIC PART IX
JESUS CHRIST STAMP COLLECTION
The section serves as pages and galleries for the Jesus Christ Stamp Collection. It provides images of first day covers (fdc), stamps and other philatelic materials that tell the story of Jesus Christ. Please take note that the sizes of philatelic items have been modified to fit the presentation.
Birth of Jesus Christ and Nativity on First Day Covers (FDC)
Bible Verse: Isaiah 9:6 - “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (KJV)
1961 Christmas first day cover from Argentina; Used fdc, with address
1962 Christmas first day cover from Australia; Theme of "Spiritual Significance"
1966 Christmas first day cover from Malta; FDC with the theme, “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”
1968 Christmas first day cover from the Philippines
1969 Christmas first day cover from Australia
1981 Christmas first day cover from Brazil; FDC theme, “Jesus in Manger Bethlehem”
1981 Christmas first day cover from Argentina
1992 Christmas first day cover from Slovenia; Holy Family - Jesus, Mary and Joseph
1997 Christmas first day cover from the Philippines; Stained-glass windows
Celebrating Christmas, Celebrating the Birth of Jesus on Philatelic Items
Bible Verses: Luke 2:10-11 - “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (KJV)
1986 Christmas souvenir sheet from Australia; Stamps on souvenir sheet; Supervised role-playing
1992 Christmas stamp from Australia; Children role-playing
1994 Christmas stamps from Australia; Booklet stamps
1994 Christmas stamps from the United States of America; Booklet Stamps
1968 Christmas first day cover from the Philippines; Children singing carols
1971 Christmas first day cover from the United States of America; Used fdc; Christmas carol, “Twelve Days of Christmas”
1981 Christmas first day cover from Cocos Islands; Christmas carol, “Angels We Have Heard on High”
1985 Christmas first day cover from New Zealand; Christmas carol, “Silent Night, Holy Night”
1992 Christmas stamp from Australia; Children singing carols
1992 Christmas first day cover from Latvia
1993 Christmas used cover from the United States of America; Cover address altered for privacy and safety reasons; Shopping for gifts during Christmas
1994 Christmas first day cover from the Philippines; Things and beings associated with Christmas
1999 Christmas used covers from Slovenia
Life of Jesus Christ on Philatelic Items
Birth of Jesus Christ
Dream of Joseph and 1978 Christmas Stamp, 15c, from Swaziland
Bible Verses: “… behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:20-21; KJV
Announcement to the Shepherds and 1979 Christmas Stamp, 20c, from Cayman Islands
Bible Verses: “And there were shepherds living out in the fields near by, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” - Luke 2:8-11; NIVUK
In Manger Bethlehem and 1985 Christmas Stamp, 17pta, from Spain
Bible Verses: “And the angel said… ‘And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’” - Luke 2:10, 12; KJV
Gloria in Excelsis Deo and 1979 Christmas Stamp, 30c, from Cayman Islands
Bible Verses: “And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” - Luke 2:13-14; KJV
Arrival of the Magi or Three Kings and 1979 Christmas Stamp, 40c, from Cayman Islands
Bible Verses: “After Jesus had been born in Bethlehem of Judea during the reign of King Herod, wise men traveled from the east and arrived in Jerusalem, inquiring, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw the rising of his star, and we have come to pay him homage.’” - Matthew 2:1-2; NCB
Magi’s Adoration of Jesus and 1985 Christmas Stamp, 45pta, from Spain
Bible Verse: “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” - Matthew 2:11; NIVUK
Milestone Life of Christ
Birth of Jesus Christ on 1981 Polish Postal Card with Manger Special Cancellation
Bible Verses: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” - Luke 2:11-12; KJV
Magi’s Adoration of Jesus on 1978 Swazi Christmas Stamp 10c Denominated
Bible Verse: “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” - Matthew 2:11; NIVUK
Escape to Egypt on 1978 Swazi Christmas Stamp 25c Denominated
Bible Verses: “…the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt.” - Matthew 2:13-14; KJV
Baptism of Jesus on 1973 Australian Stamp 7c Denominated
Bible Verses: “At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’” - Mark 1:9-11; NIVUK
Ministry of Jesus on 1973 Australian Stamp 30c Denominated
Bible Verses: “I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd.” - John 10:14-16; KJV
The Last Supper on 1981 Caymanian Easter Stamp 3c Denominated
Bible Verses: “When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table… After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, ‘Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.’ And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.’” - Luke 22:14, 17-19; NIVUK
The Crowning with Thorns on Main Part of the 1992 Gambian Easter First Day Cover
Bible Verses: “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” - Matthew 27:27-29; KJV
The Crucifixion of Christ on 1994 Hungarian Stamp 12 Forint Denominated
Bible Verses: “Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). There they crucified him, and with him two others – one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” - John 19:16-18; NIVUK
The Resurrection of Jesus on 1975 Gabonese Easter First Day Cover
Bible Verses: “Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” - Luke 24:5-7; KJV
Jesus Christ’s Ascension into Heaven on 1981 Caymanian Easter Stamp $1 Denominated
Bible Verses: “When he [Jesus] had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.” - Luke 24:50-53; NIVUK