The First World Series

As America approached the end of the 20th century, the USPS sought a way to honor the wide variety of events that had taken place. From 1998 to 2000, the US Post Office issued the Celebrate The Century series of postage stamps. Honoring each decade with collectible 15-stamp panes from the 1900s through the 1990s. Seven baseball themed stamps were represented out of the 150.

On February 3, 1998, the United States Postal Service issued the Celebrate The Century: 1900s commemorative stamp souvenir sheet in Washington, D.C. The first baseball themed postage stamps appears in this decade celebrating the First World Series. Illustrated by Richard Waldrep, of Sparks, Maryland, the First World Series" 32¢ postage stamp depicts an early 1900s ballplayer in a batting stance.

The backprint on the stamp reads: "The Championship games of 1903 are considered baseball's first World Series. Boston of the American League beat Pittsburgh of the National League 5 games to 3 in a best-of-nine series. Celebrate The Century - 1900s"

The First day cover pictured above features the artwork of Fred Collins. The 1903 Boston Vs. Pittsburgh FDC, depicts busts of Denton "Cy" Young and John "Honus" Wagner. In the top right and lower left are two ball players wearing early 1900s uniforms. Making First Day Covers his life's work, Collins hand painted FDCs have been produced since 1978. An involved member of the philatelic community, his reputation for superb quality has continued to grow.

1998 Celebrate the Century - 1900s: First World Series
32¢ USPS Postage Stamp


First World Series Stamp Front	First World Series Stamp Backprint

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