May the Fourth Be With You as we look at this 2007 41c Star Wars Fleetwood First Day Cover.
Before beginning, it was really sad yesterday learning of the passing of Peter Mayhew (age 74). I’m including the BBC News article link Peter Mayhew: Harrison Ford leads tributes to Star Wars’ Chewbacca actor.
The Smithsonian Postal Museum earlier today Tweeted this stamp from the 2007 Star Wars stamps set along with this message.
“May the Fourth be with you all! And may you rest in peace, dear Chewie. #maythefourth #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsday #starwars #PeterMayhew © USPS; all rights reserved. © Lucasfilm Ltd. pic.twitter.com/DQtYfufitW— Postal Museum (@PostalMuseum) May 4, 2019”
2007 41c Star Wars Stamps
The stamps were issued by the USPS on May 25, 2007. I’m remembering using these on my letters when writing friends, especially those known Star Wars enthusiasts!
“In 2007, the U.S. Postal Service issued a sheet of 15 stamps on a movie poster-like souvenir sheet to commemorate the blockbuster film, Star Wars.”
2007 41c Star Wars Fleetwood First Day Cover
Over at Mystic Stamp, I’m seeing both the 2007 41c Star Wars stamps and Fleetwood First Day Cover and Cover Sets for sale (U.S. #4143). A set of the mint stamps are $21.50. The First Day Cover ranges in pricing from $18.25 to $54.95.
May the Fourth Be With You 2019
Here is a list of some of my previous posts Star Wars theme on stationery, stamps, fountain pens, and letter writing.
- Celebrating Star Wars Day 2018 5-04-2018
- Postcard Book Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie 1-14-2018
- PreOrdering Royal Mail 2017 40th Anniversary Star Wars Stamps 9-06-2017
- Star Wars (stationery & fountain pens) 12-18-2015
- Great Britain’s stamps to commemorate Star Wars & upcoming film 10-21-2015
- Our letters reflecting pop culture: May the Fourth be With You ! 5-04-2015
Anchors Aweigh,
Helen
Attribution & Thank you to the following I’m referencing today
BBC article link, May 3, 2019, @BBCBreaking
USPS @USPS
Mystic Stamp
Smithsonian Postal Museum @PostalMuseum
AnchoredScraps
