1995 LOVE CHERUB #2959 Single Sided Booklet of 20 x 32 cents US Postage Stamps

1995 LOVE CHERUB #2959 Single Sided Booklet of 20 x 32 cents US Postage Stamps - The non-denominated Love stamp was printed before the 1995 rate change took effect. Postal authorities released the stamps in time for Valentine's Day without a denomination, and issued the 32-cent denominated version later in the year, at the same time as the 55¢ variety. The child angels depicted on the stamp are from Raphael's 16th-century painting "Sistine Madonna." An extensive debate ensued over the stamp design. Some critics described the angels as "putti," whose role is related to mortal death rather than love. Others felt the images portrayed "genni," a type of guardian angel or attendant spirits. Postal authorities defended their choice in either case, declaring that the characters, isolated from the painting, were simply cherubs. ( LOVE stamp series, Sistine Madonna Raphael )

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