Liechtenstein 1982 Art / Christmas 3v – Full Sheet of 20 MNH

Liechtenstein 1982 Art / Christmas 3v – Full Sheet of 20 MNH **

Liechtenstein has issued special Christmas stamps annually since 1964. These have become popular collectibles, especially for those interested in holiday or religious themed stamps. Here are some details about Liechtenstein’s Christmas stamp program:

Early Issues (1964-1980s):

• The first Christmas stamp was issued in 1964 depicting a Madonna and Child design.
• Throughout the 1960s-1980s, the stamps featured traditional religious artwork of the Nativity, angels, and other Biblical scenes.
• They were typically issued in multi-stamp souvenir sheets.

Modern Era (1990s-Present):

• Starting in the 1990s, more contemporary and folk art styles were incorporated for the Christmas stamps.
• Designs shifted to include winter landscapes, Santa Claus, decorated trees, and other secular holiday symbols.
• In addition to souvenir sheets, individual stamps were issued annually in denominated sets.
• Special issues like se-tenant pairs, booklets, and maximumcards expanded the Christmas stamp program.

Distinctive Designs:

• One popular modern design is the annual Christmas stained glass window stamps first issued in 2011.
• Some issues have incorporated embossing, holograms, lenticular 3D effects for a distinctive look.
• Children’s artwork has occasionally been the basis for the stamp designs as well.

Printing Methods:

• Most are lithographed, though embossed, lenticular, and other specialty printings occur.
• The Christmas stamps are often issued on distinctive paper types and with decorative gumming.

With their religious and cultural significance combined with creative designs, Liechtenstein’s Christmas stamps have become an annual tradition appreciated by stamp collectors around the world. The unique modern issues tend to be most sought-after.