A Postmark From Bethlehem's Post Office A Popular Holiday AccessoryHartford CourantPostmaster Earl S. Johnson designed the first Christmas cachet at the Bethlehem Post Office in 1938, and the tradition of applying decorative rubber stamps to Christmas mail has continued since. These days, there are more than 75 cachets in use, …
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