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1969 - W.C. Handy “Father Of Blues” - 5 Stamps

1969 - W.C. Handy “Father Of Blues” - 5 Stamps

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1969 - W.C. Handy “Father Of blues” - 5 Stamps

The image displays a sheet of vintage United States postage stamps featuring W.C. Handy, widely known as the "Father of the Blues". 
  • Subject:
    The stamps honor William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), a renowned American musician, composer, and bandleader credited with popularizing the blues genre.
  • Design:
    Each stamp features an image of Handy playing a trumpet, set against a red and purple background.
  • Denomination and Issuance:
    These are 6-cent stamps, issued in 1969.
  • Significance:
    These stamps are valued by collectors as a tribute to Handy's significant influence on American music and his role in establishing the blues as a recognized art form.

 

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